The sky on Sunday, 12 September 2027
On Sunday, 12 September 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 90% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwadashi until 12 Sept, 10:17 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (lord Moon) until 13 Sept, 6:07 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Makara |
| 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
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
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: 30 Sept, 8:03 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Libra 13° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Virgo 28° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Scorpio 6° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 10° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Saturn | Aries 26° ℞ retrograde | morning sky, east |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 12 Sept 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 12 Sept 2027?
- Shukla Dwadashi at sunrise in India, until 12 Sept, 10:17 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 12 Sept 2027?
- Shravana (pada 1), ruled by Moon, until 13 Sept, 6:07 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 12 Sept 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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