The sky on Thursday, 24 June 2027
On Thursday, 24 June 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 74% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Panchami until 24 Jun, 6:13 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta, pada 3 (lord Mars) until 24 Jun, 2:22 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| 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 Pisces blurs the edges. Music, water, sleep: anything that doesn’t need a plan.
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 0° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Gemini 19° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Virgo 18° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 24° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 26° | morning sky, east |
Retrograde today: Mercury. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 24 Jun 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 74% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 24 Jun 2027?
- Krishna Panchami at sunrise in India, until 24 Jun, 6:13 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 24 Jun 2027?
- Dhanishta (pada 3), ruled by Mars, until 24 Jun, 2:22 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 24 Jun 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Cancer.
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