Reading the day’s panchang…
Thursday, 23 August 2040
The 1st day of the waning moon, in the month of Bhadrapada during Sharad ritu.
Tithi
Prathama
until 11:15 am
Vara
Thursday
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
until 2:01 pm
Yoga
Sukarman
until 12:38 am
Karana
Kaulava
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Bhadrapada
Ritu
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2097
Sunrise 6:06 am to sunset 6:52 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 | 6.3° | Direct |
| Moon | Aquarius | 18.8° | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 11.1° | Direct |
| Mercury | Leo | 16.1° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Virgo | 8.8° | Direct |
| Venus | Leo | 29.2° | Direct |
| Saturn | Virgo | 15.3° | Direct |
| Rahu | Taurus | 4.5° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Scorpio | 4.5° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.