The sky on Friday, 3 September 2027
On Friday, 3 September 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 12% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Tritiya until 3 Sept, 2:20 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (lord Moon) until 3 Sept, 3:53 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Kanya |
| 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 hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
The Moon in Libra weighs everything twice. Ask a friend. Tonight you think better out loud.
Next full Moon: 16 Sept, 4:39 am IST. Next new Moon: 30 Sept, 8:03 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Libra 0° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Virgo 17° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Scorpio 1° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 8° | 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 3 Sept 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 12% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 3 Sept 2027?
- Shukla Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 3 Sept, 2:20 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 3 Sept 2027?
- Hasta (pada 3), ruled by Moon, until 3 Sept, 3:53 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 3 Sept 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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