Reading the day’s panchang…
Friday, 23 November 1951
The 9th day of the waning moon, in the month of Margashirsha during Hemant ritu.
Tithi
Navami
until 3:40 pm
Vara
Friday
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
until 6:36 pm
Yoga
Vaidhriti
until 11:42 am
Karana
Gara
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Margashirsha
Ritu
Hemant
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2008
Sunrise 6:45 am to sunset 5:40 pm, with the periods worth planning around.
Eight divisions of the daylight hours, each carrying its own character.
Rashi placement for each of the nine grahas.
| Graha | Rashi | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Scorpio | 7.0° | Direct |
| Moon | Leo | 23.2° | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 6.2° | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 27.8° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Pisces | 11.1° | Retrograde |
| Venus | Virgo | 20.6° | Direct |
| Saturn | Virgo | 18.6° | Direct |
| Rahu | Aquarius | 12.3° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Leo | 12.3° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.