Reading the day’s panchang…
Thursday, 18 February 2100
The 9th day of the waxing moon, in the month of Magha during Shishir ritu.
Tithi
Navami
until 4:50 am
Vara
Thursday
Nakshatra
Rohini
until 5:16 am
Yoga
Indra
until 8:18 am
Karana
Balava
Paksha
Shukla
Masa
Magha
Ritu
Shishir
Ayana
Uttarayana
Vikram Samvat
2156
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 | 4.4° | Direct |
| Moon | Taurus | 14.3° | Direct |
| Mars | Aries | 28.2° | Direct |
| Mercury | Capricorn | 15.5° | Retrograde |
| Jupiter | Virgo | 27.8° | Retrograde |
| Venus | Pisces | 20.5° | Direct |
| Saturn | Libra | 1.2° | Retrograde |
| Rahu | Aquarius | 23.1° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Leo | 23.1° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.