Aaj Ka Panchang — New York, 18 September 2026
Friday · Shukla Ashtami · Jyeshtha nakshatra
On Friday, 18 September 2026, in New York: Shukla Ashtami tithi, Jyeshtha nakshatra, Ayushman yoga. Sunrise 6:40 AM, sunset 6:58 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 11:18 AM–12:50 PM; Abhijit Muhurat 12:25 PM–1:14 PM. Bela's engine scores the day 53/100 for general auspicious work — a moderate day.
Panchang for 18 September 2026
| Limb | Value | Ends (EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami | 5:56 AM EDT |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha (pada 4) | 1:15 PM EDT |
| Yoga | Ayushman | 4:56 AM EDT |
| Karana | Vishti(Bhadra) | 4:44 PM EDT |
| Vaara | Friday | — |
| Sunrise | 6:40 AM | — |
| Sunset | 6:58 PM | — |
Is this day good for…?
Engine-scored best window of the day per activity (0–100).
Inauspicious & auspicious windows
| Window | Start | End | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kaal | 11:18 AM | 12:50 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Yamaganda | 3:54 PM | 5:26 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Gulika Kaal | 8:13 AM | 9:45 AM | ✕ Avoid |
| Durmuhurtam 1 | 9:08 AM | 9:58 AM | ✕ Avoid |
| Durmuhurtam 2 | 1:14 PM | 2:04 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:25 PM | 1:14 PM | ✓ Shubh |
Full week of avoid-windows:Rahu Kaal today in New York →
Choghadiya — day & night
| Period | Choghadiya | Quality | Time (EDT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Chara | Shubh | 6:40 AM – 8:13 AM |
| Day | Laabha | Shubh | 8:13 AM – 9:45 AM |
| Day | Amrit | Amrit (best) | 9:45 AM – 11:17 AM |
| Day | Kaala | Avoid | 11:17 AM – 12:49 PM |
| Day | Shubha | Shubh | 12:49 PM – 2:21 PM |
| Day | Rog | Avoid | 2:21 PM – 3:54 PM |
| Day | Udveg | Avoid | 3:54 PM – 5:26 PM |
| Day | Chara | Shubh | 5:26 PM – 6:58 PM |
| Night | Rog | Avoid | 6:58 PM – 8:26 PM |
| Night | Kaala | Avoid | 8:26 PM – 9:54 PM |
| Night | Laabha | Shubh | 9:54 PM – 11:22 PM |
| Night | Udveg | Avoid | 11:22 PM – 12:50 AM |
| Night | Shubha | Shubh | 12:50 AM – 2:18 AM |
| Night | Amrit | Amrit (best) | 2:18 AM – 3:46 AM |
| Night | Chara | Shubh | 3:46 AM – 5:13 AM |
| Night | Rog | Avoid | 5:13 AM – 6:41 AM |
Amrit slots for the whole week:Choghadiya today in New York →
Festivals & vrat on 18 September 2026
- Durga Ashtami
- Parva Tithi
Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi in New York on 18 September 2026?
On 18 September 2026 the tithi in New York is Shukla Ashtami, prevailing at sunrise and ending at 5:56 AM EDT. The nakshatra is Jyeshtha (pada 4) until 1:15 PM EDT.
When is Rahu Kaal in New York on 18 September 2026?
Rahu Kaal in New York on 18 September 2026 runs 11:18 AM to 12:50 PM EDT. Yamaganda (3:54 PM–5:26 PM) and Gulika (8:13 AM–9:45 AM) are also inauspicious — avoid starting new work in all three. They are computed from New York's actual sunrise, not a fixed national table.
What is the shubh muhurat in New York on 18 September 2026?
The universally auspicious Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:25 PM–1:14 PM EDT. The choghadiya table above marks every Amrit and Shubh slot through the day and night — those are the best windows to begin work.
Why does New York's panchang differ from other cities?
Tithis, nakshatras and yogas are moments in time, but Rahu Kaal, choghadiya and Abhijit are derived from local sunrise and sunset, so they shift with longitude and latitude. Bela computes each city from its own coordinates (40.7128°N, -74.006°E) — never a national average.
How is the "Is today good for…?" score computed?
Bela's engine scans all 16 choghadiya windows of the day for each activity and scores the best one by classical muhurta rules: Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam, Panchaka, nakshatra suitability, tithi and yoga. The 0–100 score is that window's strength — personal Tara Bala vs your birth star is an app feature.