Reading the day’s panchang…
Saturday, 23 August 2042
The 7th day of the waxing moon, in the month of Shravana during Sharad ritu.
Tithi
Saptami
until 2:28 pm
Vara
Saturday
Nakshatra
Vishakha
until 9:14 pm
Yoga
Brahma
until 9:47 am
Karana
Vanija
Paksha
Shukla
Masa
Shravana
Ritu
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2099
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 | 5.8° | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 28.7° | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 24.0° | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 3.1° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Libra | 29.5° | Direct |
| Venus | Virgo | 20.9° | Direct |
| Saturn | Libra | 7.5° | Direct |
| Rahu | Pisces | 25.8° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Virgo | 25.8° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.