The sky on Thursday, 12 August 2027
On Thursday, 12 August 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 82% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Ekadashi until 13 Aug, 3:00 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha, pada 4 (lord Mercury) until 12 Aug, 11:32 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishchika |
| 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
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
The Moon in Sagittarius has one foot out the door. Plan the trip, even if it’s only to a new part of town.
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 21° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Leo 19° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 16° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 3° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Saturn | Aries 27° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Perseids meteor shower: peaks tonight, up to 100 meteors an hour from Perseus. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 12 Aug 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 82% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 12 Aug 2027?
- Shukla Ekadashi at sunrise in India, until 13 Aug, 3:00 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 12 Aug 2027?
- Jyeshtha (pada 4), ruled by Mercury, until 12 Aug, 11:32 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 12 Aug 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Leo.
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