The sky on Friday, 23 July 2027
On Friday, 23 July 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 79% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi until 23 Jul, 7:01 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada, pada 1 (lord Jupiter) until 24 Jul, 1:57 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| 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 12° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Cancer 25° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 4° | 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 23 Jul 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 79% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 23 Jul 2027?
- Krishna Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 23 Jul, 7:01 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 23 Jul 2027?
- Purva Bhadrapada (pada 1), ruled by Jupiter, until 24 Jul, 1:57 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 23 Jul 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Cancer.
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