Reading the day’s panchang…
Friday, 12 October 2142
The 8th day of the waning moon, in the month of Adhika Ashwina during Sharad ritu.
Tithi
Ashtami
until 11:58 pm
Vara
Friday
Nakshatra
Ardra
until 7:48 am
Yoga
Parigha
until 8:35 am
Karana
Balava
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Adhika Ashwina
Ritu
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2199
Sunrise 6:22 am to sunset 6:03 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 | 23.0° | Direct |
| Moon | Gemini | 22.5° | Direct |
| Mars | Sagittarius | 11.5° | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 25.0° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Taurus | 4.1° | Retrograde |
| Venus | Virgo | 29.3° | Direct |
| Saturn | Aquarius | 22.4° | Retrograde |
| Rahu | Scorpio | 7.7° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Taurus | 7.7° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.