The sky on Thursday, 15 July 2027
On Thursday, 15 July 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 92% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwadashi until 15 Jul, 2:40 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha, pada 1 (lord Mercury) until 16 Jul, 5:38 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishchika |
| 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 Sagittarius has one foot out the door. Plan the trip, even if it’s only to a new part of town.
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 2° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Cancer 15° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 0° | 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 15 Jul 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 15 Jul 2027?
- Shukla Dwadashi at sunrise in India, until 15 Jul, 2:40 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 15 Jul 2027?
- Jyeshtha (pada 1), ruled by Mercury, until 16 Jul, 5:38 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 15 Jul 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Cancer.
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