The sky on Wednesday, 16 June 2027
On Wednesday, 16 June 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 95% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Tula rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Gemini.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Trayodashi until 17 Jun, 3:19 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (lord Jupiter) until 16 Jun, 7:42 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Tula |
| Sun rashi | Mithuna |
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
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
The Moon in Scorpio keeps things close. Say less, and mean all of it.
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° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Gemini 9° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Virgo 14° | 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 16 Jun 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Tula (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 16 Jun 2027?
- Shukla Trayodashi at sunrise in India, until 17 Jun, 3:19 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 16 Jun 2027?
- Vishakha (pada 2), ruled by Jupiter, until 16 Jun, 7:42 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 16 Jun 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Cancer.
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