The sky on Monday, 21 June 2027
On Monday, 21 June 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 94% lit, in Capricorn (tropical) and Dhanu rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dwitiya until 21 Jun, 10:34 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha, pada 1 (lord Sun) until 22 Jun, 8:07 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Dhanu |
| 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 later each night, still bright after midnight. Share what you’ve learned.
The Moon in Capricorn is quiet and practical. A good night for the unglamorous job you’ve been putting off.
Next full Moon: 18 Jul, 9:15 pm IST. Next new Moon: 4 Jul, 8:37 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Cancer 2° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Gemini 16° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Virgo 17° | 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 21 Jun 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 94% illuminated, with the Moon in Capricorn (tropical) / Dhanu (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 21 Jun 2027?
- Krishna Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 21 Jun, 10:34 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 21 Jun 2027?
- Uttara Ashadha (pada 1), ruled by Sun, until 22 Jun, 8:07 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 21 Jun 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Cancer.
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