Nakshatra Today
The Moon's nakshatra right now, when it changes, and a short meaning for all 27.
All times are local time in New Delhi (Asia/Kolkata).
New Delhi
5 November 2026, Thursday
Ekadashi · Krishna Paksha · Ashwin
Uttara Phalguni
3:30 AM – 3:56 AM, Nov 6
Kind, steady, good for weddings
Hasta
3:56 AM, Nov 6 – 4:43 AM, Nov 7
Skillful hands, trade
All 27 Nakshatras and what they mean
| No. | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | Speed, healing, fresh starts |
| 2 | Bharani | Restraint, endings and renewal |
| 3 | Krittika | Sharp, cleansing, decisive |
| 4 | Rohini | Growth, beauty, very good for weddings |
| 5 | Mrigashira | Curious, gentle, searching |
| 6 | Ardra | Storm and change, effort |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Return and renewal, travel |
| 8 | Pushya | Nourishing, the best for most work |
| 9 | Ashlesha | Clever and intense |
| 10 | Magha | Royal, ancestors, ceremony |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | Rest, pleasure, romance |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | Kind, steady, good for weddings |
| 13 | Hasta | Skillful hands, trade |
| 14 | Chitra | Bright, creative, building |
| 15 | Swati | Independent, trade, travel |
| 16 | Vishakha | Goal driven, determined |
| 17 | Anuradha | Friendship and devotion |
| 18 | Jyeshtha | Seniority, protection |
| 19 | Mula | Roots, research, getting to the bottom |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | Invincible, purifying |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | Lasting victory, steady starts |
| 22 | Shravana | Listening, learning, very good |
| 23 | Dhanishta | Wealth, music, rhythm |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | Healing, a hundred physicians |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapada | Fiery, transformative |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Deep, calm, wise |
| 27 | Revati | Gentle, safe journeys, endings |
What does today mean for you?
The panchang is the same for everyone in your city. Your kundli is not. Ask Mygrah's AI how today's planets touch your own chart.
What is today's nakshatra?
The Moon goes around the zodiac in about 27.3 days, so it spends roughly a day in each of the 27 nakshatras. The nakshatra of the day is the one the Moon is in. It's the most important limb for muhurat: each event has its own list of good nakshatras. Each nakshatra has 4 padas of 3°20', and the pada at your birth gives the first syllable of a traditional baby name.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a nakshatra last?+
About a day, between roughly 20 and 27 hours depending on the Moon's speed.
Is today's nakshatra my birth nakshatra?+
Only if you were born with the Moon in it. Your birth nakshatra is fixed. Find it with the free nakshatra calculator.
Which nakshatras are good for starting work?+
Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Anuradha, Shravana and Revati are commonly liked. Each event has its own list.
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