The sky on Thursday, 16 September 2027
On Thursday, 16 September 2027 the Moon is a Full Moon, 100% lit, in Aries (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Pratipada until 17 Sept, 5:57 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada, pada 3 (lord Jupiter) until 16 Sept, 1:48 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| 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 as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
The Moon in Aries makes for a short fuse and a quick evening. Start the thing; explain it later.
Next full Moon: 15 Oct, 7:23 pm IST. Next new Moon: 30 Sept, 8:03 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Libra 18° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Libra 3° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Scorpio 9° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 11° | 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 16 Sept 2027?
- Full Moon, 100% illuminated, with the Moon in Aries (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 16 Sept 2027?
- Krishna Pratipada at sunrise in India, until 17 Sept, 5:57 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 16 Sept 2027?
- Purva Bhadrapada (pada 3), ruled by Jupiter, until 16 Sept, 1:48 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 16 Sept 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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