The sky on Friday, 1 October 2027
On Friday, 1 October 2027 the Moon is a New Moon, 3% lit, in Libra (tropical) and Kanya rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwitiya until 2 Oct, 3:32 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (lord Mars) until 2 Oct, 12:47 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Kanya |
| 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: 29 Oct, 7:04 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Scorpio 3° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Libra 21° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Scorpio 19° | 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 1 Oct 2027?
- New Moon, 3% illuminated, with the Moon in Libra (tropical) / Kanya (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 1 Oct 2027?
- Shukla Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 2 Oct, 3:32 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 1 Oct 2027?
- Chitra (pada 1), ruled by Mars, until 2 Oct, 12:47 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 1 Oct 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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