Reading the day’s panchang…
Thursday, 14 November 1968
The 9th day of the waning moon, in the month of Margashirsha during Hemant ritu.
Tithi
Navami
until 3:07 am
Vara
Thursday
Nakshatra
Magha
until 8:02 pm
Yoga
Indra
until 3:41 am
Karana
Taitila
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Margashirsha
Ritu
Hemant
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2025
Sunrise 6:39 am to sunset 5:42 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 | Libra | 28.5° | Direct |
| Moon | Leo | 9.0° | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 9.6° | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 15.5° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Virgo | 6.3° | Direct |
| Venus | Sagittarius | 5.8° | Direct |
| Saturn | Pisces | 26.5° | Retrograde |
| Rahu | Pisces | 13.7° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Virgo | 13.7° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.