Reading the day’s panchang…
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
The 1st day of the waxing moon, in the month of Phalguna during Shishir ritu.
Tithi
Prathama
until 4:58 pm
Vara
Wednesday
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
until 9:16 pm
Yoga
Shiva
until 10:44 pm
Karana
Bava
Paksha
Shukla
Masa
Phalguna
Ritu
Shishir
Ayana
Uttarayana
Vikram Samvat
2082
Sunrise 6:57 am to sunset 6:24 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 | Aquarius | 5.4° | Direct |
| Moon | Aquarius | 14.8° | Direct |
| Mars | Capricorn | 26.1° | Direct |
| Mercury | Aquarius | 23.4° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Gemini | 21.6° | Retrograde |
| Venus | Aquarius | 15.6° | Direct |
| Saturn | Pisces | 6.3° | Direct |
| Rahu | Aquarius | 15.4° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Leo | 15.4° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.