The sky on Sunday, 17 October 2027
On Sunday, 17 October 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 95% lit, in Taurus (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Dwitiya until 17 Oct, 6:46 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (lord Venus) until 18 Oct, 12:04 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Mesha |
| 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 later each night, still bright after midnight. Share what you’ve learned.
The Moon in Taurus wants a proper dinner, a blanket and nobody rushing anybody. Slow is the right speed tonight.
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 | Libra 28° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 11° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Sagittarius 1° | 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 4 day(s), up to 20 meteors an hour from Orion. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 17 Oct 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated, with the Moon in Taurus (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 17 Oct 2027?
- Krishna Dwitiya at sunrise in India, until 17 Oct, 6:46 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 17 Oct 2027?
- Bharani (pada 1), ruled by Venus, until 18 Oct, 12:04 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 17 Oct 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Libra.
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