The sky on Sunday, 29 August 2027
On Sunday, 29 August 2027 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 6% lit, in Leo (tropical) and Karka rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dwadashi until 29 Aug, 9:36 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (lord Jupiter) until 29 Aug, 6:17 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Karka |
| 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
A thin crescent just before dawn. Rest. The cycle is nearly over.
The Moon in Leo likes an audience. Make something, then let someone see it.
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 22° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Virgo 10° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 27° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 7° | 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 29 Aug 2027?
- Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated, with the Moon in Leo (tropical) / Karka (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 29 Aug 2027?
- Krishna Dwadashi at sunrise in India, until 29 Aug, 9:36 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 29 Aug 2027?
- Punarvasu (pada 4), ruled by Jupiter, until 29 Aug, 6:17 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 29 Aug 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Virgo.
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