The sky on Friday, 30 July 2027
On Friday, 30 July 2027 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 11% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dwadashi until 31 Jul, 2:19 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira, pada 1 (lord Mars) until 31 Jul, 1:23 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishabha |
| 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
A thin crescent just before dawn. Rest. The cycle is nearly over.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
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 24° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Leo 3° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 9° | 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 tonight, up to 25 meteors an hour from Aquarius. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 30 Jul 2027?
- Waning Crescent, 11% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 30 Jul 2027?
- Krishna Dwadashi at sunrise in India, until 31 Jul, 2:19 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 30 Jul 2027?
- Mrigashira (pada 1), ruled by Mars, until 31 Jul, 1:23 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 30 Jul 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Cancer.
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