The sky on Friday, 15 October 2027
On Friday, 15 October 2027 the Moon is a Full Moon, 100% lit, in Aries (tropical) and Meena rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Purnima until 15 Oct, 7:23 pm IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (lord Mercury) until 15 Oct, 11:34 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Meena |
| 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
Rising as the Sun sets and up all night. What was hidden is easy to see tonight, in yourself as well.
The Moon in Aries makes for a short fuse and a quick evening. Start the thing; explain it later.
Next full Moon: 14 Nov, 9:02 am IST. Next new Moon: 29 Oct, 7:04 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Scorpio 0° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 9° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Scorpio 29° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 17° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 24° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Mercury, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Orionids meteor shower: peaks in 6 day(s), up to 20 meteors an hour from Orion. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 15 Oct 2027?
- Full Moon, 100% illuminated, with the Moon in Aries (tropical) / Meena (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 15 Oct 2027?
- Shukla Purnima at sunrise in India, until 15 Oct, 7:23 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 15 Oct 2027?
- Revati (pada 2), ruled by Mercury, until 15 Oct, 11:34 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 15 Oct 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio.
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