The sky on Saturday, 31 July 2027
On Saturday, 31 July 2027 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 5% lit, in Cancer (tropical) and Mithuna rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Trayodashi until 31 Jul, 10:58 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (lord Rahu) until 31 Jul, 10:52 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Mithuna |
| 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.
The Moon is at home in Cancer. Call someone who knew you when you were small.
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 26° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Leo 5° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 9° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 1° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 27° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Delta Aquariids meteor shower: peaked 1 day(s) ago, up to 25 meteors an hour from Aquarius. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 31 Jul 2027?
- Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated, with the Moon in Cancer (tropical) / Mithuna (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 31 Jul 2027?
- Krishna Trayodashi at sunrise in India, until 31 Jul, 10:58 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 31 Jul 2027?
- Ardra (pada 1), ruled by Rahu, until 31 Jul, 10:52 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 31 Jul 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Cancer.
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