Reading the day’s panchang…
Sunday, 19 January 2172
The 8th day of the waning moon, in the month of Magha during Shishir ritu.
Tithi
Ashtami
until 9:29 am
Vara
Sunday
Nakshatra
Swati
until 5:18 am
Yoga
Dhriti
until 6:56 pm
Karana
Kaulava
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Magha
Ritu
Shishir
Ayana
Uttarayana
Vikram Samvat
2228
Sunrise 7:09 am to sunset 6:04 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 | Capricorn | 2.5° | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 9.8° | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 26.2° | Direct |
| Mercury | Capricorn | 16.4° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Libra | 19.8° | Direct |
| Venus | Aquarius | 18.1° | Direct |
| Saturn | Aquarius | 19.1° | Direct |
| Rahu | Aries | 11.2° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Libra | 11.2° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.