The sky on Friday, 18 June 2027
On Friday, 18 June 2027 the Moon is a Full Moon, 100% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Gemini.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Purnima until 19 Jun, 6:11 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha, pada 2 (lord Mercury) until 18 Jun, 11:36 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishchika |
| 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
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
The Moon in Sagittarius has one foot out the door. Plan the trip, even if it’s only to a new part of town.
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 4° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Gemini 12° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Virgo 15° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 23° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 25° | morning sky, east |
Retrograde today: Mercury. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 18 Jun 2027?
- Full Moon, 100% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 18 Jun 2027?
- Shukla Purnima at sunrise in India, until 19 Jun, 6:11 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 18 Jun 2027?
- Jyeshtha (pada 2), ruled by Mercury, until 18 Jun, 11:36 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 18 Jun 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Cancer.
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