The sky on Tuesday, 5 October 2027
On Tuesday, 5 October 2027 the Moon is a First Quarter, 32% lit, in Sagittarius (tropical) and Vrishchika rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Shashthi until 6 Oct, 2:35 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha, pada 1 (lord Mercury) until 6 Oct, 2:16 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishchika |
| 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
Half lit and high at dusk. Plans made at the new moon meet their first resistance. Push a little.
The Moon in Sagittarius has one foot out the door. Plan the trip, even if it’s only to a new part of town.
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 4° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Libra 26° | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Mars | Scorpio 22° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 15° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 25° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 5 Oct 2027?
- First Quarter, 32% illuminated, with the Moon in Sagittarius (tropical) / Vrishchika (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 5 Oct 2027?
- Shukla Shashthi at sunrise in India, until 6 Oct, 2:35 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 5 Oct 2027?
- Jyeshtha (pada 1), ruled by Mercury, until 6 Oct, 2:16 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 5 Oct 2027?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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