Melbourne Panchang for Thursday, 8 October 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. All times are UTC+11:00 (UTC+11:00) for 37.8136° S, 144.9631° E.
Melbourne Panchang at a glance
- In Melbourne on 8 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Trayodashi until 3:46 AM on 9 Oct, then Krishna Chaturdashi until 3:06 AM on 10 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The nakshatra in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 is Purva Phalguni until 2:50 AM on 9 Oct, then Uttara Phalguni until 2:49 AM on 10 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The yoga in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 is Shubha until 8:22 AM, then Shukla until 6:28 AM on 9 Oct, then Brahma until 4:50 AM on 10 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- The karana in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 is Gara until 4:14 PM, then Vanija until 3:46 AM on 9 Oct, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 3:23 PM on 9 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- Sunrise in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 is at 6:45 AM and sunset is at 7:30 PM (UTC+11:00).
- In Melbourne on 8 October 2026, moonrise is at 5:18 AM and moonset is at 5:02 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Rahu Kaal in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 is from 2:43 PM to 4:19 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Yamaganda in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 is from 6:45 AM to 8:21 AM (UTC+11:00).
- Gulika Kaal in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 is from 9:56 AM to 11:32 AM (UTC+11:00).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 is from 12:42 PM to 1:33 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Panchak is not in effect in Melbourne on 8 October 2026.
- The Moon in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 is in Simha (Leo) until 8:48 AM on 9 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- 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 | Shubha until Shukla until Brahma until |
| Karana | Gara until Vanija until Vishti (Bhadra) until |
| Moon sign | Simha (Leo) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Kanya (Virgo) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 12 h 45 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 11 h 14 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Melbourne
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
- Pradosh Vrat (tithi – ). Trayodashi prevails at sunset, when Pradosh Kaal begins.
Texts for this day
- Pradosh Vrat Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.6.5.
- Pradosh Vrat Katha Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.7.162: hear or recite this account at the end of the Pradosha worship.
- 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.
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 Melbourne on 8 October 2026?
- In Melbourne on 8 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Trayodashi until 3:46 AM on 9 Oct, then Krishna Chaturdashi until 3:06 AM on 10 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Melbourne on 8 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 is from 2:43 PM to 4:19 PM (UTC+11:00). 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 Melbourne on 8 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 is Purva Phalguni until 2:50 AM on 9 Oct, then Uttara Phalguni until 2:49 AM on 10 Oct (UTC+11:00).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Melbourne on 8 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 is from 12:42 PM to 1:33 PM (UTC+11:00). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Shubh 6:45 AM–8:21 AM, Labh 1:08 PM–2:43 PM, Amrit 2:43 PM–4:19 PM, Shubh 5:54 PM–7:30 PM (UTC+11:00).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne on 8 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 is at 6:45 AM and sunset is at 7:30 PM (UTC+11:00).
- Is there Panchak in Melbourne on 8 October 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Melbourne 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 Melbourne at 37.8136° S, 144.9631° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are UTC+11:00 (UTC+11:00) with seconds dropped. Methodology