The sky on Sunday, 18 July 2027
On Sunday, 18 July 2027 the Moon is a Full Moon, 100% lit, in Capricorn (tropical) and Dhanu rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Purnima until 18 Jul, 9:15 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha, pada 4 (lord Venus) until 18 Jul, 11:16 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Dhanu |
| Sun rashi | Karka |
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
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
The Moon in Capricorn is quiet and practical. A good night for the unglamorous job you’ve been putting off.
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 5° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Cancer 19° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 1° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 28° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 27° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 18 Jul 2027?
- Full Moon, 100% illuminated, with the Moon in Capricorn (tropical) / Dhanu (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 18 Jul 2027?
- Shukla Purnima at sunrise in India, until 18 Jul, 9:15 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 18 Jul 2027?
- Purva Ashadha (pada 4), ruled by Venus, until 18 Jul, 11:16 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 18 Jul 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Cancer.
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