The sky on Tuesday, 28 September 2027
On Tuesday, 28 September 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 3% lit, in Virgo (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Trayodashi until 28 Sept, 1:54 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (lord Ketu) until 28 Sept, 8:19 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Simha |
| 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
The Moon sits beside the Sun tonight, unseen, and the sky is as dark as it gets. Good for beginnings nobody needs to know about yet.
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 1° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Libra 18° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Scorpio 17° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 13° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 25° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 28 Sept 2027?
- New Moon, 3% illuminated, with the Moon in Virgo (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 28 Sept 2027?
- Krishna Trayodashi at sunrise in India, until 28 Sept, 1:54 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 28 Sept 2027?
- Magha (pada 4), ruled by Ketu, until 28 Sept, 8:19 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 28 Sept 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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