The sky on Sunday, 26 September 2027
On Sunday, 26 September 2027 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 16% lit, in Leo (tropical) and Karka rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Ekadashi until 26 Sept, 7:52 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (lord Saturn) until 26 Sept, 12:40 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Karka |
| 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
A thin crescent just before dawn. Rest. The cycle is nearly over.
The Moon in Leo likes an audience. Make something, then let someone see it.
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 29° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Libra 15° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Scorpio 16° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 13° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 26° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 26 Sept 2027?
- Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated, with the Moon in Leo (tropical) / Karka (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 26 Sept 2027?
- Krishna Ekadashi at sunrise in India, until 26 Sept, 7:52 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 26 Sept 2027?
- Pushya (pada 3), ruled by Saturn, until 26 Sept, 12:40 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 26 Sept 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Libra.
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