The sky on Monday, 24 May 2027
On Monday, 24 May 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 84% lit, in Capricorn (tropical) and Dhanu rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Gemini.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi until 24 May, 10:59 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha, pada 2 (lord Venus) until 24 May, 10:06 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Dhanu |
| 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 later each night, still bright after midnight. Share what you’ve learned.
The Moon in Capricorn is quiet and practical. A good night for the unglamorous job you’ve been putting off.
Next full Moon: 19 Jun, 6:11 am IST. Next new Moon: 5 Jun, 1:18 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Gemini 25° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Taurus 11° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 3° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 19° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 23° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 24 May 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 84% illuminated, with the Moon in Capricorn (tropical) / Dhanu (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 24 May 2027?
- Krishna Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 24 May, 10:59 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 24 May 2027?
- Purva Ashadha (pada 2), ruled by Venus, until 24 May, 10:06 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 24 May 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Gemini.
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