The sky on Tuesday, 21 September 2027
On Tuesday, 21 September 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 69% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Virgo.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Panchami until 21 Sept, 6:45 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (lord Sun) until 21 Sept, 6:14 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishabha |
| 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.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
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 24° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Libra 9° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Scorpio 13° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 12° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 26° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 21 Sept 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 69% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 21 Sept 2027?
- Krishna Panchami at sunrise in India, until 21 Sept, 6:45 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 21 Sept 2027?
- Krittika (pada 2), ruled by Sun, until 21 Sept, 6:14 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 21 Sept 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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