The sky on Thursday, 5 August 2027
On Thursday, 5 August 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 15% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturthi until 6 Aug, 2:30 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni, pada 4 (lord Venus) until 5 Aug, 9:21 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| 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 hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
The Moon in Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
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 6° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Leo 11° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 12° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 2° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 27° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Delta Aquariids meteor shower: peaked 6 day(s) ago, up to 25 meteors an hour from Aquarius. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 5 Aug 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 5 Aug 2027?
- Shukla Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 6 Aug, 2:30 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 5 Aug 2027?
- Purva Phalguni (pada 4), ruled by Venus, until 5 Aug, 9:21 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 5 Aug 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Leo.
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