The sky on Saturday, 24 July 2027
On Saturday, 24 July 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 71% lit, in Aries (tropical) and Meena rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Panchami until 24 Jul, 8:47 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Bhadrapada, pada 1 (lord Saturn) until 25 Jul, 3:56 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Meena |
| 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 Aries makes for a short fuse and a quick evening. Start the thing; explain it later.
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 13° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Cancer 26° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 5° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Leo 29° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 27° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Delta Aquariids meteor shower: peaks in 6 day(s), up to 25 meteors an hour from Aquarius. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 24 Jul 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 71% illuminated, with the Moon in Aries (tropical) / Meena (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 24 Jul 2027?
- Krishna Panchami at sunrise in India, until 24 Jul, 8:47 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 24 Jul 2027?
- Uttara Bhadrapada (pada 1), ruled by Saturn, until 25 Jul, 3:56 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 24 Jul 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Cancer.
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