The sky on Monday, 12 July 2027
On Monday, 12 July 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 69% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Tula rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Navami until 12 Jul, 11:38 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (lord Rahu) until 12 Jul, 11:53 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Tula |
| 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
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
The Moon in Scorpio keeps things close. Say less, and mean all of 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 | Cancer 0° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Cancer 11° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Virgo 28° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 27° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 27° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 12 Jul 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 69% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Tula (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 12 Jul 2027?
- Shukla Navami at sunrise in India, until 12 Jul, 11:38 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 12 Jul 2027?
- Swati (pada 2), ruled by Rahu, until 12 Jul, 11:53 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 12 Jul 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Cancer.
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