The sky on Saturday, 15 May 2027
On Saturday, 15 May 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 76% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dashami until 15 May, 6:21 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni, pada 3 (lord Venus) until 15 May, 12:02 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| Sun rashi | Mesha |
Lahiri ayanamsa. Times are exact astronomical crossings in IST. Printed panchangs reckon tithi and nakshatra from local sunrise, so expect differences of a few minutes, and of a day near a boundary.
The Moon tonight
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
The Moon in Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
Next full Moon: 20 May, 4:25 pm IST. Next new Moon: 5 Jun, 1:18 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Gemini 12° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Taurus 0° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 0° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 18° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 22° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 15 May 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 76% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 15 May 2027?
- Shukla Dashami at sunrise in India, until 15 May, 6:21 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 15 May 2027?
- Purva Phalguni (pada 3), ruled by Venus, until 15 May, 12:02 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 15 May 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Gemini.
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