The sky on Tuesday, 22 June 2027
On Tuesday, 22 June 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 89% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Tritiya until 22 Jun, 1:08 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha, pada 4 (lord Sun) until 22 Jun, 8:07 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Makara |
| 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 Aquarius is cool-headed and a little far away. Step back and you’ll see the pattern.
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 17° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Virgo 17° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 23° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 26° | morning sky, east |
Retrograde today: Mercury. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 22 Jun 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 22 Jun 2027?
- Krishna Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 22 Jun, 1:08 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 22 Jun 2027?
- Uttara Ashadha (pada 4), ruled by Sun, until 22 Jun, 8:07 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 22 Jun 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Cancer.
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