The sky on Tuesday, 27 July 2027
On Tuesday, 27 July 2027 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 40% lit, in Taurus (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Ashtami until 27 Jul, 10:19 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (lord Venus) until 28 Jul, 5:50 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Mesha |
| 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
Half lit, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
The Moon in Taurus wants a proper dinner, a blanket and nobody rushing anybody. Slow is the right speed tonight.
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 18° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Leo 0° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 7° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 0° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 27° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Delta Aquariids meteor shower: peaks in 3 day(s), up to 25 meteors an hour from Aquarius. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 27 Jul 2027?
- Last Quarter, 40% illuminated, with the Moon in Taurus (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 27 Jul 2027?
- Krishna Ashtami at sunrise in India, until 27 Jul, 10:19 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 27 Jul 2027?
- Bharani (pada 1), ruled by Venus, until 28 Jul, 5:50 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 27 Jul 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Cancer.
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