Panchang for Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Houston, Texas
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 is Shukla Pratipada, the 1st day of the waxing moon.
Sunrise 6:59 AM, sunset 6:12 PM. Rahu kaal 3:24 PM to 4:48 PM.
Sun and moon
Sunrise6:59 AM
Sunset6:12 PM- Moonrise7:13 AM
- Moonset6:33 PM
Good times and times to avoid
Good for puja and new starts
- Brahma muhurtaBefore dawn, for prayer5:17 AM to 6:08 AM
- AbhijitMidday, for new starts12:13 PM to 12:58 PM
Usually avoided for new starts
- Rahu kaal3:24 PM to 4:48 PM
- Yamaganda9:47 AM to 11:11 AM
- Gulika12:36 PM to 2:00 PM
The five limbs
TithiLunar dayShukla Pratipadauntil 5:28 AM, Wed, Feb 18, then Dwitiya
NakshatraThe Moon's starDhanishtauntil 9:46 AM
YogaSun and Moon togetherParighauntil 12:58 PM
KaranaHalf a lunar dayKimstughnauntil 5:48 PM- WeekdayVara, from sunriseTuesdayHanuman and Durga's day
Lunar monthNorth Indian count (purnimanta)Phalguna
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Calculated for 29.76° N, 95.36° W in Central Time. The Hindu day runs from sunrise to sunrise, so a tithi or nakshatra can change during the day. Your temple's calendar may differ by a day. How we calculate