The sky on Monday, 18 October 2027
On Monday, 18 October 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 90% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Mesha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Tritiya until 18 Oct, 5:52 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (lord Sun) until 18 Oct, 11:46 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Mesha |
| Sun rashi | Tula |
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.
With the Moon in Gemini the conversation keeps branching. Follow one thread to the end before picking up the next.
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 27° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 13° | 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 3 day(s), up to 20 meteors an hour from Orion. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 18 Oct 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 90% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Mesha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 18 Oct 2027?
- Krishna Tritiya at sunrise in India, until 18 Oct, 5:52 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 18 Oct 2027?
- Krittika (pada 1), ruled by Sun, until 18 Oct, 11:46 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 18 Oct 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Libra.
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