Friday, October 9, 2026
Daily Almanac
Today is Friday. The tithi is Chaturdashi until 21:36, after which Amavasya runs until 21:19 (tomorrow). The nakshatra is Uttara Phalguni until 21:19, then Hasta until 21:42 (tomorrow). Today's yoga is Brahma until 23:19, then Indra until 22:01 (tomorrow). The karana moves from Vishti (until 09:53) to Shakuni (until 21:36) and then to Chatushpada (until 09:24 (tomorrow)). Avoid important new work during Rahu Kalam, 10:40 to 12:08. The Moon transits Virgo rashi while the Sun sits in Virgo.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Krishna Chaturdashi
Prev day 22:16 Same day 21:36
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Amavasya
Same day 21:36 Next day 21:19
Chaturdashi — an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.
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Friday
Friday — ruled by Venus. A harmonious day; suited for art, relationships, and beauty-related work.
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Ashwin · Kartik
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Uttara Phalguni
Prev day 21:19 Same day 21:19
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Hasta
Same day 21:19 Next day 21:42
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
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Brahma
Same day 00:57 Same day 23:19
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Indra
Same day 23:19 Next day 22:01
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Vishti
Prev day 22:16 Same day 09:53
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Shakuni
Same day 09:53 Same day 21:36
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Chatushpada
Same day 21:36 Next day 09:24
Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.
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Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kalam each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66°) the sun can stay up — or stay down — for the whole day, so a local sunrise/sunset pair doesn't exist for this date. Tithi, nakshatra and yoga above are still valid.
A North Indian timing system: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.
A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.
A short-list of the six most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and three to avoid (Rahu, Yamaganda, Gulika). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.
Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.
Krishna Chaturdashi · Fri
Oct 9
Daily Almanac
Daytime periods
8 · 1h 27m| 06:18 07:45 | ||
| 07:45 09:13 | ||
| 09:13 10:40 | ||
| 10:40 12:08 | ||
| 12:08 13:35 | ||
| 13:35 15:03 | ||
| 15:03 16:30 | ||
| 16:30 17:58 |
Night periods
8 · 1h 33m| 17:58 19:30 | ||
| 19:30 21:03 | ||
| 21:03 22:35 | ||
| 22:35 00:08 | ||
| 00:08 01:41 | ||
| 01:41 03:13 | ||
| 03:13 04:46 | ||
| 04:46 06:18 |
Daytime periods
8 · 1h 27m| 06:18 07:45 | ||
| 07:45 09:13 | ||
| 09:13 10:40 | ||
| 10:40 12:08 | ||
| 12:08 13:35 | ||
| 13:35 15:03 | ||
| 15:03 16:30 | ||
| 16:30 17:58 |
Night periods
8 · 1h 33m| 17:58 19:30 | ||
| 19:30 21:03 | ||
| 21:03 22:35 | ||
| 22:35 00:08 | ||
| 00:08 01:41 | ||
| 01:41 03:13 | ||
| 03:13 04:46 | ||
| 04:46 06:18 |
| 04:39 → 05:29 | ||
| 11:44 → 12:31 | ||
| 14:07 → 15:43 | ||
| 10:40 → 12:08 | ||
| 15:03 → 16:30 | ||
| 07:45 → 09:13 | ||
| 04:31 → 06:07 |
Daytime hours
12 · 58 min| 06:18 07:16 | ||
| 07:16 08:14 | ||
| 08:14 09:13 | ||
| 09:13 10:11 | ||
| 10:11 11:09 | ||
| 11:09 12:08 | ||
| 12:08 13:06 | ||
| 13:06 14:04 | ||
| 14:04 15:03 | ||
| 15:03 16:01 | ||
| 16:01 16:59 | ||
| 16:59 17:58 |
Night hours
12 · 1h 2m| 17:58 18:59 | ||
| 18:59 20:01 | ||
| 20:01 21:03 | ||
| 21:03 22:05 | ||
| 22:05 23:06 | ||
| 23:06 00:08 | ||
| 00:08 01:10 | ||
| 01:10 02:12 | ||
| 02:12 03:13 | ||
| 03:13 04:15 | ||
| 04:15 05:17 | ||
| 05:17 06:18 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
FAQs
- What is the tithi on October 9, 2026?
- The tithi on October 9, 2026 is Krishna Chaturdashi.
- What nakshatra is active on October 9, 2026?
- Uttara Phalguni nakshatra is active, with Brahma yoga.
- When are sunrise and sunset on October 9, 2026?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset is at 17:58.
- When is Rahu Kalam on October 9, 2026?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 10:40–12:08. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.