The sky on Monday, 31 May 2027
On Monday, 31 May 2027 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 21% lit, in Aries (tropical) and Meena rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Gemini.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dashami until 31 May, 10:04 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Bhadrapada, pada 3 (lord Saturn) until 31 May, 12:35 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Meena |
| 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
A thin crescent just before dawn. Rest. The cycle is nearly over.
The Moon in Aries makes for a short fuse and a quick evening. Start the thing; explain it later.
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 2° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Taurus 20° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 7° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 20° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 24° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 31 May 2027?
- Waning Crescent, 21% illuminated, with the Moon in Aries (tropical) / Meena (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 31 May 2027?
- Krishna Dashami at sunrise in India, until 31 May, 10:04 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 31 May 2027?
- Uttara Bhadrapada (pada 3), ruled by Saturn, until 31 May, 12:35 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 31 May 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Cancer.
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