Reading the day’s panchang…
Friday, 5 November 1971
The 3rd day of the waning moon, in the month of Margashirsha during Hemant ritu.
Tithi
Tritiya
until 5:05 pm
Vara
Friday
Nakshatra
Rohini
until 2:25 pm
Yoga
Parigha
until 4:15 pm
Karana
Vishti
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Margashirsha
Ritu
Hemant
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2028
Sunrise 6:33 am to sunset 5:46 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 | 18.7° | Direct |
| Moon | Taurus | 21.9° | Direct |
| Mars | Aquarius | 5.9° | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 5.1° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Scorpio | 16.2° | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 6.8° | Direct |
| Saturn | Taurus | 11.2° | Retrograde |
| Rahu | Capricorn | 16.2° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Cancer | 16.2° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.