Reading the day’s panchang…
Wednesday, 24 August 2196
The 1st day of the waxing moon, in the month of Bhadrapada during Sharad ritu.
Tithi
Prathama
until 12:37 am
Vara
Wednesday
Nakshatra
Magha
until 5:25 pm
Yoga
Parigha
until 9:07 am
Karana
Kimstughna
Paksha
Shukla
Masa
Bhadrapada
Ritu
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2253
Sunrise 6:07 am to sunset 6:51 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 | 5.4° | Direct |
| Moon | Leo | 9.9° | Direct |
| Mars | Leo | 29.3° | Direct |
| Mercury | Cancer | 17.5° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Libra | 23.6° | Direct |
| Venus | Gemini | 27.6° | Direct |
| Saturn | Sagittarius | 24.2° | Retrograde |
| Rahu | Sagittarius | 15.1° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Gemini | 15.1° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.