The sky on Tuesday, 19 October 2027
On Tuesday, 19 October 2027 the Moon is a Waning Gibbous, 82% lit, in Gemini (tropical) and Vrishabha rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi until 19 Oct, 4:41 pm IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (lord Moon) until 19 Oct, 11:13 pm IST |
| Moon rashi | Vrishabha |
| 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 26° ℞ retrograde | lost in the Sun’s glare |
| Venus | Scorpio 14° | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Sagittarius 2° | evening sky, west |
| Jupiter | Virgo 18° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 24° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Mercury, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Orionids meteor shower: peaks in 2 day(s), up to 20 meteors an hour from Orion. All meteor showers.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 19 Oct 2027?
- Waning Gibbous, 82% illuminated, with the Moon in Gemini (tropical) / Vrishabha (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 19 Oct 2027?
- Krishna Chaturthi at sunrise in India, until 19 Oct, 4:41 pm IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 19 Oct 2027?
- Rohini (pada 2), ruled by Moon, until 19 Oct, 11:13 pm IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 19 Oct 2027?
- Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Libra.
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