The sky on Tuesday, 20 July 2027
On Tuesday, 20 July 2027 the Moon is a Full Moon, 97% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dwitiya until 21 Jul, 2:23 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (lord Moon) until 20 Jul, 5:32 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Makara |
| 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 Aquarius is cool-headed and a little far away. Step back and you’ll see the pattern.
Next full Moon: 17 Aug, 1:03 pm IST. Next new Moon: 2 Aug, 3:37 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Cancer 7° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Cancer 21° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 3° | 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 20 Jul 2027?
- Full Moon, 97% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 20 Jul 2027?
- Krishna Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 21 Jul, 2:23 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 20 Jul 2027?
- Shravana (pada 3), ruled by Moon, until 20 Jul, 5:32 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 20 Jul 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Cancer.
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