The sky on Wednesday, 21 July 2027
On Wednesday, 21 July 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 92% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Cancer.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Tritiya until 22 Jul, 4:50 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta, pada 2 (lord Mars) until 21 Jul, 8:36 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 later each night, still bright after midnight. Share what you’ve learned.
The Moon in Pisces blurs the edges. Music, water, sleep: anything that doesn’t need a plan.
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 9° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Cancer 22° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 3° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 29° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 27° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 21 Jul 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 21 Jul 2027?
- Krishna Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 22 Jul, 4:50 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 21 Jul 2027?
- Dhanishta (pada 2), ruled by Mars, until 21 Jul, 8:36 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 21 Jul 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Cancer.
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