Houston Panchang for Thursday, 8 October 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Houston, Texas, United States. All times are CDT (UTC-05:00) for 29.7604° N, 95.3698° W.
Houston Panchang at a glance
- In Houston on 8 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Trayodashi until 11:46 AM, then Krishna Chaturdashi until 11:06 AM on 9 Oct (CDT).
- The nakshatra in Houston on 8 October 2026 is Purva Phalguni until 10:50 AM, then Uttara Phalguni until 10:49 AM on 9 Oct (CDT).
- The yoga in Houston on 8 October 2026 is Shukla until 2:28 PM, then Brahma until 12:50 PM on 9 Oct (CDT).
- The karana in Houston on 8 October 2026 is Vanija until 11:46 AM, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 11:23 PM, then Shakuni until 11:06 AM on 9 Oct (CDT).
- Sunrise in Houston on 8 October 2026 is at 7:18 AM and sunset is at 6:58 PM (CDT).
- In Houston on 8 October 2026, moonrise is at 5:18 AM and moonset is at 5:47 PM (CDT).
- Rahu Kaal in Houston on 8 October 2026 is from 2:36 PM to 4:03 PM (CDT).
- Yamaganda in Houston on 8 October 2026 is from 7:18 AM to 8:46 AM (CDT).
- Gulika Kaal in Houston on 8 October 2026 is from 10:13 AM to 11:41 AM (CDT).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Houston on 8 October 2026 is from 12:45 PM to 1:32 PM (CDT).
- Panchak is not in effect in Houston on 8 October 2026.
- The Moon in Houston on 8 October 2026 is in Simha (Leo) until 4:48 PM, then Kanya (Virgo) until 11:19 PM on 10 Oct (CDT).
- The lunar month is Bhadrapada (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Thursday |
| Tithi | Krishna Trayodashi until Krishna Chaturdashi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni until Uttara Phalguni until |
| Yoga | Shukla until Brahma until |
| Karana | Vanija until Vishti (Bhadra) until Shakuni until |
| Moon sign | Simha (Leo) until Kanya (Virgo) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Kanya (Virgo) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 11 h 40 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 12 h 21 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Houston
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
- Masik Shivaratri (tithi – ). Krishna Chaturdashi prevails at the middle of the night (Nishita).
Texts for this day
- Maha Shivaratri Puja Source-backed: Shiva Purana 4.38.85: the Shivaratri vow may be kept every month.
- Shiv Aarti: Jai Shiv Omkara Editorial link: the Shiva aarti for a Shiva observance.
- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Editorial link: a Shiva mantra for a Shiva observance.
- Aarti: Om Jai Jagdish Hare Editorial link: Thursday is customarily dedicated to Vishnu.
- Shivaratri Vrat Katha Editorial link: the Shivaratri story for the monthly Shivaratri.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Bhadrapada |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Ashwin |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Houston on 8 October 2026?
- In Houston on 8 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Trayodashi until 11:46 AM, then Krishna Chaturdashi until 11:06 AM on 9 Oct (CDT).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Houston on 8 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Houston on 8 October 2026 is from 2:36 PM to 4:03 PM (CDT). Rahu Kaal is one of the eight equal parts of daytime between sunrise and sunset; which part it is depends on the weekday.
- What is the nakshatra in Houston on 8 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Houston on 8 October 2026 is Purva Phalguni until 10:50 AM, then Uttara Phalguni until 10:49 AM on 9 Oct (CDT).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Houston on 8 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Houston on 8 October 2026 is from 12:45 PM to 1:32 PM (CDT). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Shubh 7:18 AM–8:46 AM, Labh 1:08 PM–2:36 PM, Amrit 2:36 PM–4:03 PM, Shubh 5:31 PM–6:58 PM (CDT).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Houston on 8 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Houston on 8 October 2026 is at 7:18 AM and sunset is at 6:58 PM (CDT).
- Is there Panchak in Houston on 8 October 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Houston on 8 October 2026.
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How this is calculated
Vedic Drishti calculates this Panchang with Swiss Ephemeris 2.10.03 and the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa for Houston at 29.7604° N, 95.3698° W. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are CDT (UTC-05:00) with seconds dropped. Methodology