Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Daily Panchang
Tuesday, Krishna Paksha. The tithi is Amavasya till morning the next day, then Pratipada begins. Amavasya is the new moon, a day for ancestors, quiet and reflection. The Moon is in Anuradha nakshatra till evening, then Jyeshtha. Abhijit Muhurta (11:52 – 12:33) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (14:48 – 16:06). The Moon and the Sun are both in Vrishchika rashi.
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Kartik
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Amavasya
from 04:12 till Next day 06:21
Amavasya — the new moon. A day for pitru tarpan, quiet worship and rest; new starts are avoided.
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Tuesday
Tuesday — ruled by Mars. An energetic, assertive day; good for action and physical work, less so for delicate matters.
- AmantaKartikPurnimantaMargashirsha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Anuradha
from Previous day 15:48 till 18:16
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then
Jyeshtha
18:16 – Next day 21:00
Soft nakshatra — favours gentle activities — music, friendship, healing.
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Sukarma
from Previous day 07:46 till 08:06
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then
Dhriti
08:06 – Next day 08:39
An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Chatushpada
from 04:12 till 17:15
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then
Naga
17:15 – Next day 06:21
A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.
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Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kaal 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 timing system used mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India: 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 seven most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and four to avoid (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam). 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.
Amavasya · Tue
Dec 8
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8·1h 18m| 07:0108:19 | ||
| 08:1909:37 | ||
| 09:3710:55 | ||
| 10:5512:12 | ||
| 12:1213:30 | ||
| 13:3014:48 | ||
| 14:4816:06 | ||
| 16:0617:24 |
Night periods
8·1h 42m| 17:2419:06 | ||
| 19:0620:48 | ||
| 20:4822:31 | ||
| 22:3100:13 | ||
| 00:1301:55 | ||
| 01:5503:37 | ||
| 03:3705:19 | ||
| 05:1907:02 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 18m| 07:0108:19 | ||
| 08:1909:37 | ||
| 09:3710:55 | ||
| 10:5512:12 | ||
| 12:1213:30 | ||
| 13:3014:48 | ||
| 14:4816:06 | ||
| 16:0617:24 |
Night periods
8·1h 42m| 17:2419:06 | ||
| 19:0620:48 | ||
| 20:4822:31 | ||
| 22:3100:13 | ||
| 00:1301:55 | ||
| 01:5503:37 | ||
| 03:3705:19 | ||
| 05:1907:02 |
| 05:12–06:06 | ||
| 11:52–12:33 | ||
| 06:48–08:34 | ||
| 14:48–16:06 | ||
| 09:37–10:55 | ||
| 12:12–13:30 | ||
| 00:30–02:17 |
Daytime hours
12·52 min| 07:0107:53 | ||
| 07:5308:45 | ||
| 08:4509:37 | ||
| 09:3710:29 | ||
| 10:2911:20 | ||
| 11:2012:12 | ||
| 12:1213:04 | ||
| 13:0413:56 | ||
| 13:5614:48 | ||
| 14:4815:40 | ||
| 15:4016:32 | ||
| 16:3217:24 |
Night hours
12·1h 8m| 17:2418:32 | ||
| 18:3219:40 | ||
| 19:4020:48 | ||
| 20:4821:56 | ||
| 21:5623:05 | ||
| 23:0500:13 | ||
| 00:1301:21 | ||
| 01:2102:29 | ||
| 02:2903:37 | ||
| 03:3704:45 | ||
| 04:4505:53 | ||
| 05:5307:02 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on December 8, 2026?
- On December 8, 2026, Amavasya lasts till 06:21 on 9 Dec, then Shukla Pratipada begins.
- What is the nakshatra on December 8, 2026?
- The nakshatra is Anuradha and the yoga is Sukarma.
- When are sunrise and sunset on December 8, 2026?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset is at 17:24.
- When is Rahu Kaal on December 8, 2026?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 14:48 to 16:06. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.



