Reading the day’s panchang…
Sunday, 28 August 1988
The 1st day of the waning moon, in the month of Bhadrapada during Sharad ritu.
Tithi
Prathama
until 12:39 pm
Vara
Sunday
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
until 7:07 am
Yoga
Sukarman
until 10:11 am
Karana
Kaulava
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Bhadrapada
Ritu
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2045
Sunrise 6:07 am to sunset 6:47 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 | Leo | 11.5° | Direct |
| Moon | Aquarius | 23.1° | Direct |
| Mars | Pisces | 17.7° | Retrograde |
| Mercury | Virgo | 2.5° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Taurus | 11.2° | Direct |
| Venus | Gemini | 25.8° | Direct |
| Saturn | Sagittarius | 2.2° | Retrograde |
| Rahu | Aquarius | 20.7° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Leo | 20.7° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.