The sky on Sunday, 10 October 2027
On Sunday, 10 October 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 78% lit, in Aquarius (tropical) and Makara rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Dashami until 10 Oct, 11:44 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (lord Moon) until 10 Oct, 1:27 pm 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 3° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Scorpio 26° | 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 2 day(s) ago, up to 10 meteors an hour from Draco. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 10 Oct 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 78% illuminated, with the Moon in Aquarius (tropical) / Makara (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 10 Oct 2027?
- Shukla Dashami at sunrise in India, until 10 Oct, 11:44 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 10 Oct 2027?
- Shravana (pada 3), ruled by Moon, until 10 Oct, 1:27 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 10 Oct 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio.
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