The sky on Sunday, 16 May 2027
On Sunday, 16 May 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 85% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Ekadashi until 16 May, 5:17 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni, pada 4 (lord Sun) until 16 May, 11:38 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kanya |
| Sun rashi | Vrishabha |
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 Libra weighs everything twice. Ask a friend. Tonight you think better out loud.
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 14° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Taurus 2° | 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 16 May 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 16 May 2027?
- Shukla Ekadashi at sunrise in India, until 16 May, 5:17 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 16 May 2027?
- Uttara Phalguni (pada 4), ruled by Sun, until 16 May, 11:38 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 16 May 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Gemini.
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