The sky on Thursday, 7 October 2027
On Thursday, 7 October 2027 the Moon is a First Quarter, 51% lit, in Capricorn (tropical) and Dhanu rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until 8 Oct, 6:30 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha, pada 1 (lord Venus) until 8 Oct, 7:15 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Dhanu |
| 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 Capricorn is quiet and practical. A good night for the unglamorous job you’ve been putting off.
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° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Libra 29° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Scorpio 24° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 15° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 25° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Mercury, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Draconids meteor shower: peaks in 1 day(s), up to 10 meteors an hour from Draco. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 7 Oct 2027?
- First Quarter, 51% illuminated, with the Moon in Capricorn (tropical) / Dhanu (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 7 Oct 2027?
- Shukla Ashtami at sunrise in India, until 8 Oct, 6:30 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 7 Oct 2027?
- Purva Ashadha (pada 1), ruled by Venus, until 8 Oct, 7:15 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 7 Oct 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio.
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