Reading the day’s panchang…
Monday, 16 October 2079
The 6th day of the waning moon, in the month of Kartika during Sharad ritu.
Tithi
Shashthi
until 8:13 am
Vara
Monday
Nakshatra
Ardra
until 1:08 am
Yoga
Parigha
until 4:47 pm
Karana
Vanija
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Kartika
Ritu
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2136
Sunrise 6:24 am to sunset 6:00 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 | Virgo | 28.1° | Direct |
| Moon | Gemini | 12.2° | Direct |
| Mars | Leo | 24.3° | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 20.1° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Sagittarius | 15.5° | Direct |
| Venus | Leo | 12.1° | Direct |
| Saturn | Capricorn | 2.6° | Direct |
| Rahu | Pisces | 26.9° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Virgo | 26.9° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.