The sky on Tuesday, 18 May 2027
On Tuesday, 18 May 2027 the Moon is a Full Moon, 97% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Tula rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Taurus.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Trayodashi until 18 May, 4:04 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (lord Mars) until 18 May, 11:42 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Tula |
| 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
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
The Moon in Scorpio keeps things close. Say less, and mean all of it.
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 17° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Taurus 4° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 1° | 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 18 May 2027?
- Full Moon, 97% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Tula (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 18 May 2027?
- Shukla Trayodashi at sunrise in India, until 18 May, 4:04 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 18 May 2027?
- Chitra (pada 4), ruled by Mars, until 18 May, 11:42 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 18 May 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Gemini.
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