The sky on Wednesday, 13 October 2027
On Wednesday, 13 October 2027 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 96% lit, in Pisces (tropical) and Kumbha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Trayodashi until 13 Oct, 5:55 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada, pada 2 (lord Jupiter) until 13 Oct, 9:04 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Kumbha |
| 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 Pisces blurs the edges. Music, water, sleep: anything that doesn’t need a plan.
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 2° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 6° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Scorpio 28° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 16° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 24° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Mercury, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 13 Oct 2027?
- Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated, with the Moon in Pisces (tropical) / Kumbha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 13 Oct 2027?
- Shukla Trayodashi at sunrise in India, until 13 Oct, 5:55 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 13 Oct 2027?
- Purva Bhadrapada (pada 2), ruled by Jupiter, until 13 Oct, 9:04 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 13 Oct 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio.
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