English Date: April 17, 2026 AD The Sun is in its northern motion (Uttarayan), in the Northern Hemisphere, during the spring season. Rahu period will be from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. Amavasya Tithi (new moon phase) will continue till 5:21 pm, after which Pratipada Tithi will begin. Revati Nakshatra will last till 12:02 pm, after which Ashwini Nakshatra will begin. Vishkambh Yoga will start at 7:22 am. Chatushpada Karana will continue till 6:49 am, after which Nagava Karana will begin. The Moon will transit into Pisces till 12:02 pm, after which it will enter Aries.
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date (lunar day)
Krishna Amavasya – till 05:21 pm, thereafter Shukla Pratipada
Yoga Vishkambh – from 07:22 am
Karan Chatushpada – till 06:49 am
Karan Nag – Till 05:21 pm
position of sun and moon
sunrise time
05:54 am
Sunset time 06:48 pm
Moonrise time no moonrise today
Moonset time 06:46 pm
Today’s fast and festival Vaishakh Amavasya
Today’s auspicious time – April 17, 2026:
Abhijeet Muhurta
11:55 am to 12:47 pm
Amrit Kaal 09:50 am to 11:18 am
Brahma Muhurta from 04:26 am to 05:10 am
Today’s inauspicious time – April 17, 2026:
Rahukaal
10:30 am to 12:00 noon
Gulik Kaal 07:30 am to 09:00 am
Yamgand 03:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Today’s Nakshatra (Chandra Bhavan)
Today, Moon God will be seated in Revati Nakshatra.
Revathi Nakshatra: Till 12:02 pm
Nakshatra Lord: Mercury (Mercury)
Rashi Lord: Jupiter (Brihaspati Dev)
Presiding Deity: Pusha (Nourishing God)
Symbol: Fish
General Characteristics: Intuitive, clever, honest, courageous, charming, optimistic, intelligent, and virtuous.
Today’s Remedy: On this day of Amavasya, perform *Tarpan* (Pitra Karma) and do charity for your ancestors (*Pitras*). Donating white colored items on Friday brings happiness and prosperity, which helps in smooth and proper functioning of life.