The sky on Saturday, 9 October 2027
On Saturday, 9 October 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 70% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Navami until 9 Oct, 9:05 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha, pada 4 (lord Sun) until 9 Oct, 10:19 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Makara |
| 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
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
The Moon in Aquarius is cool-headed and a little far away. Step back and you’ll see the pattern.
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 | Scorpio 1° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Scorpio 25° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 16° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 25° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Mercury, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Draconids meteor shower: peaked 1 day(s) ago, up to 10 meteors an hour from Draco. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 9 Oct 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 70% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 9 Oct 2027?
- Shukla Navami at sunrise in India, until 9 Oct, 9:05 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 9 Oct 2027?
- Uttara Ashadha (pada 4), ruled by Sun, until 9 Oct, 10:19 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 9 Oct 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio.
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