✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Thursday, February 05, 2026
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
6:11 PM
Moonrise
9:18 PM
Moonset
8:52 AM
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Moon Sign
Virgo
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Tritiya
Krishna Paksha
till 12:10 AM
Chaturthi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni
till 10:57 PM
Hasta
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vishti
till 12:10 AM
Bava
till 12:11 PM
Balava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Atiganda
till 1:04 AM
Sukarma
till 11:37 PM
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
1:50 PM - 3:17 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:58 AM - 12:46 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:58 AM - 5:46 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:59 PM - 6:23 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
6:34 AM - 8:01 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:28 AM - 10:55 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:26 AM - 11:13 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:05 PM - 3:51 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length: 12h 27m
Moon Phase: Waxing
- Northeast monsoon (Oct–Dec) defines the wettest spell—watch afternoon showers.
- Bay breeze keeps nights warm; mornings get the best airflow.
- Day length varies modestly; schedule photosensitive tasks away from noon glare.
Cultural Heritage
- Kapaleeshwarar, Parthasarathy, and Ashtalakshmi temples mark the sacred map.
- Panguni Uthiram, Thaipusam, and Karthigai Deepam draw huge processions.
- Pongal, Navaratri golu, and Margazhi (bhajans, Vaikunta Ekadashi) define the calendar.