The sky on Sunday, 6 June 2027
On Sunday, 6 June 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 5% lit, in Cancer (tropical) and Mithuna rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Gemini.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwitiya until 6 Jun, 6:48 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (lord Rahu) until 7 Jun, 2:14 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Mithuna |
| 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 hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
The Moon is at home in Cancer. Call someone who knew you when you were small.
Next full Moon: 19 Jun, 6:11 am IST. Next new Moon: 4 Jul, 8:37 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Cancer 5° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Taurus 27° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 9° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 21° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 24° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 6 Jun 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 5% illuminated, with the Moon in Cancer (tropical) / Mithuna (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 6 Jun 2027?
- Shukla Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 6 Jun, 6:48 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 6 Jun 2027?
- Ardra (pada 1), ruled by Rahu, until 7 Jun, 2:14 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 6 Jun 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Cancer.
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