Reading the day’s panchang…
Wednesday, 26 August 2105
The 1st day of the waning moon, in the month of Bhadrapada during Sharad ritu.
Tithi
Prathama
until 6:17 pm
Vara
Wednesday
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
until 6:29 pm
Yoga
Sukarman
until 3:19 am
Karana
Balava
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Bhadrapada
Ritu
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2162
Sunrise 6:07 am to sunset 6:50 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 | 7.6° | Direct |
| Moon | Aquarius | 16.3° | Direct |
| Mars | Gemini | 15.4° | Direct |
| Mercury | Leo | 6.6° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Pisces | 11.6° | Retrograde |
| Venus | Cancer | 10.3° | Direct |
| Saturn | Scorpio | 23.3° | Direct |
| Rahu | Scorpio | 6.3° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Taurus | 6.3° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.