The sky on Wednesday, 26 May 2027
On Wednesday, 26 May 2027 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 68% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Gemini.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Shashthi until 27 May, 4:06 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (lord Moon) until 27 May, 4:19 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Makara |
| 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
Half lit, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
The Moon in Aquarius is cool-headed and a little far away. Step back and you’ll see the pattern.
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 27° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Taurus 14° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 4° | 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 26 May 2027?
- Last Quarter, 68% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 26 May 2027?
- Krishna Shashthi at sunrise in India, until 27 May, 4:06 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 26 May 2027?
- Shravana (pada 1), ruled by Moon, until 27 May, 4:19 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 26 May 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Gemini.
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