Godhuli Muhurta (Godhuli Bela) for Houston — 2026-12-09 · kundlit

Godhuli Muhurta · Godhuli Bela

Houston · 2026-12-09

Twilight muhurta around sunset

17:09 – 17:33

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: Pratipadaप्रतिपदाtill 21:16then Dwitiyaद्वितीयाtill 47:53
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: 24.2334°). 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 Houston'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.

Your panchang today

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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	12:13	13:30	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	13:30	14:47	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	10:57	12:13	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:30 – 06:18

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

06:01 – 07:06

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:56 – 14:37

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:09 – 17:33

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:21 – 18:26

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:49 – 24:37

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

13:00 – 14:47

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

11:53 – 12:34

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 2 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

09:31
16:15
22:59
05:43

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.

Gand MoolJyeshthaज्येष्ठाtill 09:30

Jyeshtha Gand Mool: Mool Shanti advised; junction of Vrishchika-Dhanu.

Disha Shool

North उत्तर

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

North

#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

Mushala मुसल

inauspicious

Source: Inauspicious Tamil yoga -- avoid new ventures

#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

Vrishabha, Mithuna, Kanya, Vrishchika, Makara, Kumbha

Chandrashtama (avoid): Mesha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
2	Bharani	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
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#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

10h 15m

Ratrimana

13h 45m

Madhyahna

12:13

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	1872918
Julian Day	2461383.5
Modified Julian Day	61383
Rata Die	739959
National Civil (Saka)	Agrahayana 18, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Margashirsha 24, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Godhuli Muhurta - Houston, 9 December 2026

On Wednesday, the 9th of December 2026, the Vedic calendar in Houston carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 7:06 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:21 PM, bringing 10 hours 15 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Pratipada of Shukla Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Jyeshtha. The day carries the Shula yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-12-09. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 5:30 AM to 6:18 AM.

In Houston, Rahu Kala runs from 12:13 PM to 1:30 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Wednesday is North; new ventures toward the North are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Labh choghadiya, running 7:06 AM to 8:23 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Jyeshtha nakshatra is under the lordship of Mercury, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Houston's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Houston on 9 December 2026?

In Houston on 9 December 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 12:13 PM to 1:30 PM. 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 Houston on 9 December 2026 at 7:06 AM?

Sunrise at 7:06 AM in Houston on 9 December 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (29.76°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:21 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Houston's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Houston on 9 December 2026?

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#Daily Authority

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Kimstughna Karana Sadhana

किंस्तुघ्न करण साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थसिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Day Rarity Score

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ह्यूस्टन — 9 दिसम्बर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 07:06
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:21
तिथि: प्रतिपदा (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: ज्येष्ठा (चतुर्थ पाद)
योग: शूल
करण: किंस्तुघ्न, बव
माह: मार्गशीर्ष
चन्द्र राशि: वृश्चिक → धनु
सूर्य राशि: वृश्चिक

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	07:06	07:41
9	Dhanu धनु	07:41	09:46
10	Makara मकर	09:46	11:26
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	11:26	12:51
12	Meena मीन	12:51	14:16
1	Mesha मेष	14:16	15:51
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	15:51	17:46
3	Mithuna मिथुन	17:46	20:01
4	Karka कर्क	20:01	22:21
5	Simha सिंह	22:21	24:41
6	Kanya कन्या	24:41	03:01
7	Tula तुला	03:01	05:21
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	05:21	07:06

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Chora चोर	07:06	07:47	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	07:47	08:28	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	08:28	09:09	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:09	09:50	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	09:50	10:31	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	10:31	11:12	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	11:12	11:53	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	11:53	12:34	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:34	13:15	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:15	13:56	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	13:56	14:37	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	14:37	15:18	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	15:18	15:59	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	15:59	16:40	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	16:40	17:21	inauspicious