The sky on Tuesday, 3 August 2027
On Tuesday, 3 August 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 2% lit, in Leo (tropical) and Karka rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Pratipada until 3 Aug, 11:54 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (lord Mercury) until 3 Aug, 2:18 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Karka |
| 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
The Moon sits beside the Sun tonight, unseen, and the sky is as dark as it gets. Good for beginnings nobody needs to know about yet.
The Moon in Leo likes an audience. Make something, then let someone see it.
Next full Moon: 17 Aug, 1:03 pm IST. Next new Moon: 31 Aug, 11:10 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Leo 2° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Leo 8° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 11° | 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 4 day(s) ago, up to 25 meteors an hour from Aquarius. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 3 Aug 2027?
- New Moon, 2% illuminated, with the Moon in Leo (tropical) / Karka (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 3 Aug 2027?
- Shukla Pratipada at sunrise in India, until 3 Aug, 11:54 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 3 Aug 2027?
- Ashlesha (pada 3), ruled by Mercury, until 3 Aug, 2:18 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 3 Aug 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Leo.
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