The sky on Saturday, 21 August 2027
On Saturday, 21 August 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 83% lit, in Aries (tropical) and Meena rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Leo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi until 21 Aug, 8:09 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Bhadrapada, pada 4 (lord Saturn) until 21 Aug, 9:41 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Meena |
| Sun rashi | Simha |
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 later each night, still bright after midnight. Share what you’ve learned.
The Moon in Aries makes for a short fuse and a quick evening. Start the thing; explain it later.
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 8° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Virgo 1° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 22° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 5° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Saturn | Aries 27° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 21 Aug 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 83% illuminated, with the Moon in Aries (tropical) / Meena (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 21 Aug 2027?
- Krishna Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 21 Aug, 8:09 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 21 Aug 2027?
- Uttara Bhadrapada (pada 4), ruled by Saturn, until 21 Aug, 9:41 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 21 Aug 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Virgo.
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