The sky on Saturday, 2 October 2027
On Saturday, 2 October 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 8% lit, in Scorpio (tropical) and Tula rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Tritiya until 3 Oct, 2:08 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (lord Rahu) until 3 Oct, 12:01 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Tula |
| 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 hangs low in the west after sunset. Whatever you started is small and early. Let it grow.
The Moon in Scorpio keeps things close. Say less, and mean all of it.
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 23° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Scorpio 20° | 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 2 Oct 2027?
- Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated, with the Moon in Scorpio (tropical) / Tula (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 2 Oct 2027?
- Shukla Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 3 Oct, 2:08 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 2 Oct 2027?
- Swati (pada 1), ruled by Rahu, until 3 Oct, 12:01 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 2 Oct 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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