The sky on Wednesday, 29 September 2027
On Wednesday, 29 September 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 0% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Simha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturdashi until 29 Sept, 10:53 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni, pada 4 (lord Venus) until 29 Sept, 6:03 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 Libra weighs everything twice. Ask a friend. Tonight you think better out loud.
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 19° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Scorpio 18° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 14° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 25° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 29 Sept 2027?
- New Moon, 0% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Simha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 29 Sept 2027?
- Krishna Chaturdashi at sunrise in India, until 29 Sept, 10:53 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 29 Sept 2027?
- Purva Phalguni (pada 4), ruled by Venus, until 29 Sept, 6:03 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 29 Sept 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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