The sky on Tuesday, 31 August 2027
On Tuesday, 31 August 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 0% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Amavasya until 31 Aug, 11:10 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (lord Ketu) until 31 Aug, 10:18 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| 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
The Moon sits beside the Sun tonight, unseen, and the sky is as dark as it gets. Good for beginnings nobody needs to know about yet.
The Moon in Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
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 25° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Virgo 13° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Libra 29° | 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 31 Aug 2027?
- New Moon, 0% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 31 Aug 2027?
- Krishna Amavasya at sunrise in India, until 31 Aug, 11:10 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 31 Aug 2027?
- Magha (pada 1), ruled by Ketu, until 31 Aug, 10:18 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 31 Aug 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Virgo.
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