Godhuli Muhurta (Godhuli Bela) for Chicago — 2026-12-11 · kundlit

Godhuli Muhurta · Godhuli Bela

Chicago · 2026-12-11

Twilight muhurta around sunset

16:06 – 16:30

The 24-minute “cow-dust” window centred on sunset.

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and Vara with their end-times, plus the month and the Moon’s and Sun’s signs — computed for this city’s sunrise. Times after midnight use the traditional extended clock (e.g. 27:23 = 03:23 next morning).

Tithi: Tritiyaतृतीयाtill 26:36then Chaturthiचतुर्थीtill 53:18
What this means
The lunar day. It is set by how far the Moon has pulled ahead of the Sun — each 12 degrees of separation is one tithi. The tithi shapes which activities the tradition favours, and it ends at the time shown, when the next one begins.

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How we compute this panchang

Every time on this page is calculated from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon using the Swiss Ephemeris (the same high-precision astronomical engine used by professional astronomers), not from a printed almanac or a fixed table.

Sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the standard used by the Indian government calendar (ayanamsha for this date: 24.2335°). All nakshatra, rashi, tithi and yoga boundaries follow from it.
Local true sunrise — muhurta windows (Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, Abhijit and the rest) are measured from the true sunrise computed for Chicago's exact coordinates, so they are correct for your location, not a regional approximation.
Two month conventions — we show both the Amanta (new-moon-to-new-moon) and Purnimanta (full-moon-to-full-moon) lunar month, because different regions of India follow different ones; an Adhika (intercalary) month is marked when it occurs.

Significance and auspicious/inauspicious flags are drawn from classical texts (Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita, the Puranas and others) and cited inline — we never assert an effect a text does not state.

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Birth nakshatraBirth Moon-sign (rashi)

Is today good for…?

Pick what you’re planning. We check today’s panchang against the classical muhurta rule and show you the verdict, the best window, and the source.

Planned activity

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	10:35	11:43	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	14:00	15:09	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	08:18	09:26	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:33 – 06:21

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

06:04 – 07:09

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:15 – 13:51

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

16:06 – 16:30

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

16:18 – 17:23

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:19 – 24:07

Amrita Kalam

#Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

Classical periods to avoid for new ventures, beyond Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, and Gulika (already shown on the daylight timeline above).

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

23:18 – 01:07

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

08:59 – 09:35

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:02 – 12:38

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Dharma Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + nakshatra position.

#Sun Today सूर्य

Surya rashi and nakshatra — the sun-side complement to the moon-side tithi and nakshatra shown in the hero above.

Surya Rashi

Vrishchika#8

Surya Nakshatra

Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

08:47
15:34
22:21
05:08

Source: Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) sidereal ephemeris. Pada arithmetic from nakshatra division into 4 equal arcs of 3° 20′ each.

#Hindu Year विक्रम संवत्

Vikram, Shaka and Gujarati Samvat for the current year, with the cycle name (Samvatsara) from the 60-year governance cycle.

Vikram Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव (till 7 Mar 2027)

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Jupiter
Sasyadhipati	Jupiter

#Daily Directions दिशा

Direction-of-the-day lookups used in muhurta selection — Disha Shool for travel, Agnivasa for yajna, Chandra/Rahu Vasa for direction-of- gain, Shivavasa for ritual timing.

Disha Shool

West पश्चिम

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction while today's nakshatra prevails

Chandra Vasa

East पूर्व

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

#Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

The Tamil-tradition yoga of the day from nakshatra and weekday — the Siddha / Amrita / Marana / Mushala family used in Tamil muhurta.

Tamil Yoga

Siddha सिद्ध

auspicious

Source: Auspicious Tamil yoga

#Today’s Strength Tables

Tarabala and Chandrabala — the two classical strength lookups used in muhurta selection. If your birth nakshatra or birth rashi appears in the favourable set, the day is workable for new beginnings.

Favourable Janma Rashis Today

Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Dhanu, Kumbha, Meena

Chandrashtama (avoid): Vrishabha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
2	Bharani	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
3	Krittika

#Udaya Lagna (Rising Sign) Timeline

Which rashi is rising on the eastern horizon at each point of the day. Segment width is proportional to the actual rising duration.

#Panchaka Rahita Muhurta पञ्चक रहित मुहूर्त

15 classical day-muhurta segments labelled by panchaka category. Green = auspicious; rose = avoid. Width is proportional to actual duration.

#Season & Sun Path

Vedic ritu, ayana, day/night length, and solar-noon — the seasonal scaffolding around today’s panchang.

Ritu (Vedic)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Sharadशरद्

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

9h 9m

Ratrimana

14h 51m

Madhyahna

11:43

Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.

#Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Reference day-counts and calendar identifiers for this date — Kaliyuga year, Ahargana, Julian Day and the National (Saka) civil dates.

Almanac / epoch details

Kaliyuga Year	5127
Kali Ahargana	1872920
Julian Day	2461385.5
Modified Julian Day	61385
Rata Die	739961
National Civil (Saka)	Agrahayana 20, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Margashirsha 26, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Godhuli Muhurta - Chicago, 11 December 2026

On Friday, 11 December 2026, the Vedic calendar throughout Chicago carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 7:09 AM and dipping below the horizon at 4:18 PM, bringing 9 hours 9 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Tritiya of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Purva Ashadha. Vriddhi yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-12-11. Brahma Muhurta opens at 5:33 AM and closes at 6:21 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Chicago, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 10:35 AM through 11:43 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the West direction — classical guidance advises against new Friday journeys toward the West. On the auspicious side, the Labh choghadiya (8:18 AM–9:26 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Purva Ashadha nakshatra is ruled by Venus, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 11 December 2026?

In Chicago on 11 December 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 10:35 AM to 11:43 AM. This 90-minute window is governed by Rahu and is traditionally avoided for starting new work, travel, or auspicious ceremonies. The timing shifts daily based on local sunrise, so it differs from city to city.

Why is sunrise in Chicago on 11 December 2026 at 7:09 AM?

Sunrise at 7:09 AM in Chicago on 11 December 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (41.88°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (4:18 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Chicago's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Chicago on 11 December 2026?

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#Daily Authority

Sadhana Prescriptions

Gauri Tritiya Puja

गौरी तृतीया पूजा

- Skanda Purana, Gauri Mahatmya

Day Rarity Score

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शिकागो — 11 दिसम्बर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 07:09
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 16:18
तिथि: तृतीया (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: पूर्वाषाढा (तृतीय पाद)
योग: वृद्धि
करण: तैतिल, गरज
माह: मार्गशीर्ष
चन्द्र राशि: धनु → मकर
सूर्य राशि: वृश्चिक

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	9	no
2	Vrishabha	8	no
3	Mithuna	7	yes
4	Karka	6	yes
5	Simha	5	no
6	Kanya	4	no
7	Tula	3	yes
8	Vrishchika	2	no
9	Dhanu	1	yes
10	Makara	12	no
11	Kumbha	11	yes
12	Meena	10	yes

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	07:09	07:39
9	Dhanu धनु	07:39	09:39
10	Makara मकर	09:39	11:04
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	11:04	12:19
12	Meena मीन	12:19	13:24
1	Mesha मेष	13:24	14:44
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	14:44	16:34
3	Mithuna मिथुन	16:34	18:54
4	Karka कर्क	18:54	21:24
5	Simha सिंह	21:24	23:59
6	Kanya कन्या	23:59	02:34
7	Tula तुला	02:34	05:09
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	05:09	07:09

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Chora चोर	07:09	07:46	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	07:46	08:22	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	08:22	08:59	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:59	09:35	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	09:35	10:12	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	10:12	10:48	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	10:48	11:25	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	11:25	12:02	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:02	12:38	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	12:38	13:15	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	13:15	13:51	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	13:51	14:28	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	14:28	15:04	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	15:04	15:41	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	15:41	16:18	inauspicious