The sky on Saturday, 3 July 2027
On Saturday, 3 July 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 0% lit, in Cancer (tropical) and Mithuna rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturdashi until 3 Jul, 12:10 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira, pada 3 (lord Mars) until 3 Jul, 2:59 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Mithuna |
| 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.
The Moon is at home in Cancer. Call someone who knew you when you were small.
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 | Cancer 0° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Virgo 23° | 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 3 Jul 2027?
- New Moon, 0% illuminated, with the Moon in Cancer (tropical) / Mithuna (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 3 Jul 2027?
- Krishna Chaturdashi at sunrise in India, until 3 Jul, 12:10 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 3 Jul 2027?
- Mrigashira (pada 3), ruled by Mars, until 3 Jul, 2:59 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 3 Jul 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Gemini.
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