The sky on Monday, 5 July 2027
On Monday, 5 July 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 3% lit, in Leo (tropical) and Karka rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwitiya until 6 Jul, 1:20 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (lord Jupiter) until 5 Jul, 9:24 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Karka |
| 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 in Leo likes an audience. Make something, then let someone see it.
Next full Moon: 18 Jul, 9:15 pm IST. Next new Moon: 2 Aug, 3:37 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Gemini 27° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Cancer 3° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Virgo 24° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 26° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 26° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 5 Jul 2027?
- New Moon, 3% illuminated, with the Moon in Leo (tropical) / Karka (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 5 Jul 2027?
- Shukla Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 6 Jul, 1:20 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 5 Jul 2027?
- Punarvasu (pada 4), ruled by Jupiter, until 5 Jul, 9:24 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 5 Jul 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Gemini.
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