✓ Astronomical calculations for New Delhi · Accurate to the minute
Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Monday, February 16, 2026
Sunrise
6:59 AM
Sunset
6:11 PM
Moonrise
6:15 AM
Moonset
5:08 PM
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Moon Sign
Capricorn
Panchang Today in New Delhi
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
till 5:36 PM
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Shravana
till 8:48 PM
Dhanishta
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vishti
till 5:25 AM
Shakuni
till 5:36 PM
Chatushpada
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vyatipata
till 2:46 AM
Variyana
till 11:37 PM
Muhurat Today in New Delhi
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Rahu Kaal
8:23 AM - 9:47 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:11 PM - 12:59 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
5:23 AM - 6:11 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
11:11 AM - 12:35 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:59 PM - 3:23 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:57 PM - 1:42 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:12 PM - 3:57 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length: 12h 27m
Moon Phase: Waxing
- Winter mornings can be fog‑prone; visibility improves mid‑morning on clear days.
- Pre‑monsoon dust and hot 'loo' winds raise afternoon heat in May–June.
- Largest seasonal daylight swing among major metros; plan dawn/dusk tasks by month.
Cultural Heritage
- Akshardham, Jhandewalan, and Kalkaji temples are key Hindu landmarks.
- Navratri garba/dandiya, Ramlila grounds, and Dussehra effigy burnings fill the season.
- Diwali lights NCR; Chhath Puja ghats along the Yamuna draw large gatherings.