The sky on Wednesday, 30 June 2027
On Wednesday, 30 June 2027 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 16% lit, in Taurus (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Ekadashi until 30 Jun, 8:33 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (lord Venus) until 30 Jun, 9:01 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Mesha |
| 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
A thin crescent just before dawn. Rest. The cycle is nearly over.
The Moon in Taurus wants a proper dinner, a blanket and nobody rushing anybody. Slow is the right speed tonight.
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 | Gemini 28° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Gemini 27° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Virgo 21° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 25° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 26° | morning sky, east |
Retrograde today: Mercury. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 30 Jun 2027?
- Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated, with the Moon in Taurus (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 30 Jun 2027?
- Krishna Ekadashi at sunrise in India, until 30 Jun, 8:33 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 30 Jun 2027?
- Bharani (pada 2), ruled by Venus, until 30 Jun, 9:01 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 30 Jun 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Gemini.
See tonight’s sky painted live from these positions, or paint the sky you were born under. It’s free and works in your browser.
Paint my sky Tonight’s almanac