The sky on Saturday, 29 May 2027
On Saturday, 29 May 2027 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 40% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Gemini.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Ashtami until 29 May, 8:21 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (lord Rahu) until 29 May, 9:41 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| 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 Pisces blurs the edges. Music, water, sleep: anything that doesn’t need a plan.
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 | Cancer 0° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Taurus 17° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 6° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 20° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 23° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 29 May 2027?
- Last Quarter, 40% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 29 May 2027?
- Krishna Ashtami at sunrise in India, until 29 May, 8:21 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 29 May 2027?
- Shatabhisha (pada 4), ruled by Rahu, until 29 May, 9:41 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 29 May 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Cancer.
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