The sky on Monday, 9 August 2027
On Monday, 9 August 2027 the Moon is a First Quarter, 55% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Tula rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until 9 Aug, 10:32 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (lord Rahu) until 9 Aug, 6:18 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Tula |
| 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
Half lit and high at dusk. Plans made at the new moon meet their first resistance. Push a little.
The Moon in Scorpio keeps things close. Say less, and mean all of 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 14° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Leo 16° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 15° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 3° | evening sky, west |
| Saturn | Aries 27° | morning sky, east |
No planet is retrograde today.
Perseids meteor shower: peaks in 3 day(s), up to 100 meteors an hour from Perseus. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 9 Aug 2027?
- First Quarter, 55% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Tula (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 9 Aug 2027?
- Shukla Ashtami at sunrise in India, until 9 Aug, 10:32 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 9 Aug 2027?
- Swati (pada 4), ruled by Rahu, until 9 Aug, 6:18 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 9 Aug 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Leo.
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