Aaj Ka Panchang — Friday, 18 December 2026

By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikaal Vaani · Swiss Ephemeris · Lahiri Ayanamsha

On Friday, 18 December 2026, Tithi is Navami (Shukla Paksha), Nakshatra is Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 4, Yoga Vyatipata, Karana Kaulava. Sunrise: 07:12, Sunset: 17:23, Rahu Kaal: 11:00-12:16 (Delhi NCR). Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri Ayanamsha.

Panchang Details

Tithi
Navami (Shukla Paksha)
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 4
Yoga
Vyatipata
Karana
Kaulava
Sunrise
07:12
IST
Sunset
17:23
IST
Rahu Kaal
11:00-12:16
Avoid auspicious work
Weekday
Shukravar

Understanding This Day's Panchang

The Panchang records five cosmic elements — Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vara. On Friday, 18 December 2026, the Moon is in Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 4 and the Tithi is Navami (Shukla Paksha). All calculations use Swiss Ephemeris anchored to Lahiri Ayanamsha — the standard accepted by the Government of India.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tithi on Friday, 18 December 2026?

Navami (Shukla Paksha), calculated using Swiss Ephemeris with Lahiri Ayanamsha.

What is the Nakshatra on Friday, 18 December 2026?

Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 4.

What is Rahu Kaal on Friday, 18 December 2026?

Rahu Kaal is 11:00-12:16 (India). Avoid auspicious work during this window.

What time is sunrise on Friday, 18 December 2026?

Sunrise: 07:12 IST, Sunset: 17:23 IST (India).

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