English Date: May 8, 2026 AD Sun’s Movement: Uttarayan (Northern Solstice); Hemisphere: Northern; Season: Spring. Rahu Kaal: 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. Shashthi Tithi: Will last till 12:21 pm, after that Saptami will start. Uttarashadha Nakshatra: Will last till 9:20 pm, after that Shravan Nakshatra will start. Auspicious Yoga: Will last till 2:30 am (9th May). Moon: Will transit in Capricorn throughout the day and night.
**key data**
**Date (lunar day):**
Krishna Shashthi – till 12:21 pm; After that Saptami begins.
**Yoga:** Auspicious – till 2:30 am (May 9); After that Shukla Yoga starts.
**Karan:** Vanij – Till 12:21 pm.
**Karan:** Vishti – Till 1:16 am (9th May).
**Position of Sun and Moon**
**Sunrise time:**
05:35 am
**Sunset Time:** 07:01 PM
**Moonrise time:** 12:44 am (May 9)
**Moonset time:** 10:24 am
**Today’s fast/festival:** There is no fast or festival of any special importance.
**Today’s auspicious time – May 8, 2026:**
**Abhijeet Muhurta:**
From 11:51 am to 12:45 pm.
**Amrit Kaal:** 02:15 PM to 04:01 PM.
**Brahma Muhurta:** From 04:05 am to 04:50 am. Today’s inauspicious time – May 8, 2026:
Rahu Kaal
10:30 am to 12:00 noon
Gulika period
07:30 am to 09:00 am
Yamgand
03:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Today’s Nakshatra (Chandra Bhavan)
Uttarashadha Nakshatra: Till 09:20 pm, after that Shravan Nakshatra
Extent: 26°40′ Sagittarius to 10°00′ Capricorn
Nakshatra Lord: Lord Surya (Sun God)
Rashi Lord: Lord Jupiter and Lord Saturn
Presiding Deity: Vishvedev (God of Victory and Dharma)
Symbol: Elephant’s tusk or a small cot
Qualities: People born in this nakshatra are hardworking, patient and disciplined. Their personality is impressive and they are kind and good-hearted by nature. Apart from being dedicated and intelligent towards their work, they are also friendly.
Today’s Remedy: Worship Lord Lakshmi-Narayan today and offer white flowers to them. On Friday, donating rice or sugar is considered extremely beneficial to attain peace of mind, happiness and prosperity.