The sky on Sunday, 19 September 2027
On Sunday, 19 September 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 87% lit, in Taurus (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Tritiya until 19 Sept, 7:11 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (lord Ketu) until 19 Sept, 5:41 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Mesha |
| 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 Taurus wants a proper dinner, a blanket and nobody rushing anybody. Slow is the right speed tonight.
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 22° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Libra 6° | 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 19 Sept 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 87% illuminated, with the Moon in Taurus (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 19 Sept 2027?
- Krishna Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 19 Sept, 7:11 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 19 Sept 2027?
- Ashwini (pada 3), ruled by Ketu, until 19 Sept, 5:41 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 19 Sept 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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