The sky on Tuesday, 6 July 2027
On Tuesday, 6 July 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 9% lit, in Leo (tropical) and Karka rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Tritiya until 6 Jul, 9:54 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (lord Saturn) until 6 Jul, 6:39 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
A thin crescent hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
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 4° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Virgo 25° | 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 6 Jul 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 9% illuminated, with the Moon in Leo (tropical) / Karka (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 6 Jul 2027?
- Shukla Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 6 Jul, 9:54 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 6 Jul 2027?
- Pushya (pada 4), ruled by Saturn, until 6 Jul, 6:39 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 6 Jul 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Gemini.
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