The sky on Monday, 27 September 2027
On Monday, 27 September 2027 the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 8% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Karka rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dwadashi until 27 Sept, 4:56 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (lord Mercury) until 27 Sept, 10:33 am 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 Virgo notices the crooked picture frame. Fix one small thing and leave the rest.
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 | Scorpio 0° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Libra 16° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Scorpio 17° | 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 27 Sept 2027?
- Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Karka (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 27 Sept 2027?
- Krishna Dwadashi at sunrise in India, until 27 Sept, 4:56 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 27 Sept 2027?
- Ashlesha (pada 4), ruled by Mercury, until 27 Sept, 10:33 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 27 Sept 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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