Reading the day’s panchang…
Saturday, 21 August 2066
The 15th day of the waning moon, in the month of Bhadrapada during Varsha ritu.
Tithi
Amavasya
until 6:19 am
Vara
Saturday
Nakshatra
Magha
until 1:00 am
Yoga
Parigha
until 5:25 pm
Karana
Naga
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Bhadrapada
Ritu
Varsha
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2123
Sunrise 6:05 am to sunset 6:54 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 | 3.8° | Direct |
| Moon | Leo | 6.5° | Direct |
| Mars | Leo | 5.8° | Direct |
| Mercury | Leo | 6.3° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Scorpio | 7.0° | Direct |
| Venus | Virgo | 18.0° | Direct |
| Saturn | Leo | 5.8° | Direct |
| Rahu | Sagittarius | 11.4° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Gemini | 11.4° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.