The sky on Thursday, 8 July 2027
On Thursday, 8 July 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 27% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Panchami until 8 Jul, 4:08 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni, pada 1 (lord Venus) until 9 Jul, 12:17 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| 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 Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
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 28° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Cancer 6° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Virgo 26° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 26° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 27° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 8 Jul 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 27% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 8 Jul 2027?
- Shukla Panchami at sunrise in India, until 8 Jul, 4:08 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 8 Jul 2027?
- Purva Phalguni (pada 1), ruled by Venus, until 9 Jul, 12:17 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 8 Jul 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Gemini.
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