The sky on Saturday, 12 June 2027
On Saturday, 12 June 2027 the Moon is a First Quarter, 63% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Gemini.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Navami until 13 Jun, 2:43 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni, pada 3 (lord Sun) until 12 Jun, 4:57 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Kanya |
| 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 and high at dusk. Plans made at the new moon meet their first resistance. Push a little.
The Moon in Libra weighs everything twice. Ask a friend. Tonight you think better out loud.
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 6° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Gemini 5° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 12° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 22° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 25° | morning sky, east |
Retrograde today: Mercury. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 12 Jun 2027?
- First Quarter, 63% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 12 Jun 2027?
- Shukla Navami at sunrise in India, until 13 Jun, 2:43 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 12 Jun 2027?
- Uttara Phalguni (pada 3), ruled by Sun, until 12 Jun, 4:57 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 12 Jun 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Cancer.
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