The sky on Friday, 6 August 2027
On Friday, 6 August 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 24% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Panchami until 7 Aug, 12:24 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni, pada 4 (lord Sun) until 6 Aug, 7:34 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kanya |
| 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 Libra weighs everything twice. Ask a friend. Tonight you think better out loud.
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 8° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Leo 12° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 13° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 2° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 27° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Perseids meteor shower: peaks in 6 day(s), up to 100 meteors an hour from Perseus. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 6 Aug 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 6 Aug 2027?
- Shukla Panchami at sunrise in India, until 7 Aug, 12:24 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 6 Aug 2027?
- Uttara Phalguni (pada 4), ruled by Sun, until 6 Aug, 7:34 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 6 Aug 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Leo.
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