Panchang for Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Washington, DC, District of Columbia
Saturday, February 21, 2026 is Shukla Panchami, the 5th day of the waxing moon.
Sunrise 6:52 AM, sunset 5:52 PM. Rahu kaal 9:37 AM to 10:59 AM.
Sun and moon
Sunrise6:52 AM
Sunset5:52 PM- Moonrise8:49 AM
- Moonset10:44 PM
Good times and times to avoid
Good for puja and new starts
- Brahma muhurtaBefore dawn, for prayer5:08 AM to 6:00 AM
- AbhijitMidday, for new starts12:00 PM to 12:44 PM
Usually avoided for new starts
- Rahu kaal9:37 AM to 10:59 AM
- Yamaganda1:45 PM to 3:07 PM
- Gulika6:52 AM to 8:14 AM
The five limbs
TithiLunar dayShukla Panchamiuntil 12:40 AM, Sun, Feb 22, then Shashthi
NakshatraThe Moon's starRevatiuntil 8:37 AM
YogaSun and Moon togetherShuklauntil 2:38 AM, Sun, Feb 22
KaranaHalf a lunar dayBavauntil 1:37 PM- WeekdayVara, from sunriseSaturdayShani's day
Lunar monthNorth Indian count (purnimanta)Phalguna
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Calculated for 38.90° N, 77.04° W in Eastern 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