The sky on Friday, 2 July 2027
On Friday, 2 July 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 3% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Trayodashi until 2 Jul, 3:26 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (lord Moon) until 2 Jul, 5:28 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishabha |
| 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
The Moon sits beside the Sun tonight, unseen, and the sky is as dark as it gets. Good for beginnings nobody needs to know about yet.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
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 27° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Gemini 29° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Virgo 22° | 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 2 Jul 2027?
- New Moon, 3% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 2 Jul 2027?
- Krishna Trayodashi at sunrise in India, until 2 Jul, 3:26 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 2 Jul 2027?
- Rohini (pada 2), ruled by Moon, until 2 Jul, 5:28 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 2 Jul 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Gemini.
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