The sky on Saturday, 18 September 2027
On Saturday, 18 September 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 93% lit, in Aries (tropical) and Meena rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dwitiya until 18 Sept, 6:47 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (lord Mercury) until 18 Sept, 4:49 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Meena |
| Sun rashi | Kanya |
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 later each night, still bright after midnight. Share what you’ve learned.
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 20° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Libra 5° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Scorpio 11° | 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 18 Sept 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 93% illuminated, with the Moon in Aries (tropical) / Meena (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 18 Sept 2027?
- Krishna Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 18 Sept, 6:47 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 18 Sept 2027?
- Revati (pada 3), ruled by Mercury, until 18 Sept, 4:49 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 18 Sept 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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