The sky on Tuesday, 17 August 2027
On Tuesday, 17 August 2027 the Moon is a Full Moon, 100% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Purnima until 17 Aug, 1:03 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta, pada 1 (lord Mars) until 18 Aug, 2:34 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Makara |
| 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
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
The Moon in Aquarius is cool-headed and a little far away. Step back and you’ll see the pattern.
Next full Moon: 16 Sept, 4:39 am IST. Next new Moon: 31 Aug, 11:10 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Virgo 0° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Leo 26° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 20° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 4° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Saturn | Aries 27° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Perseids meteor shower: peaked 5 day(s) ago, up to 100 meteors an hour from Perseus. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 17 Aug 2027?
- Full Moon, 100% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 17 Aug 2027?
- Shukla Purnima at sunrise in India, until 17 Aug, 1:03 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 17 Aug 2027?
- Dhanishta (pada 1), ruled by Mars, until 18 Aug, 2:34 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 17 Aug 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Virgo.
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