Today's Nakshatram
Thursday, 15 October 2026 · Chennai, printed almanac (Vakya) ·
Today's Nakshatram (Thu 15 Oct, Chennai): Kettai until 7:20 am (next day), then Moolam (IST).
By Thirukanitha: Kettai until 6:47 am (next day), then Moolam. Why?
Nakshatram for the next 7 days
| Date | Nakshatram |
|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | Kettai until 7:20 am, then Moolam |
| Sat 17 Oct | Moolam until 9:54 am, then Pooradam |
| Sun 18 Oct | Pooradam until 12:25 pm, then Uthiradam |
| Mon 19 Oct | Uthiradam until 2:45 pm, then Thiruvonam |
| Tue 20 Oct | Thiruvonam until 4:47 pm, then Avittam |
| Wed 21 Oct | Avittam until 6:23 pm, then Sadayam |
| Thu 22 Oct | Sadayam until 7:30 pm, then Poorattathi |
Today's nakshatram abroad (local time)
| City | Nakshatram |
|---|---|
| Colombo SLST Thu 15 Oct | Kettai until 6:47 am (next day), then Moolam |
| Jaffna SLST Thu 15 Oct | Kettai until 6:47 am (next day), then Moolam |
| Singapore SGT Thu 15 Oct | Kettai until 9:17 am (next day), then Moolam |
| Kuala Lumpur MYT Thu 15 Oct | Kettai until 9:17 am (next day), then Moolam |
| Toronto ET Thu 15 Oct | Kettai until 9:17 pm, then Moolam |
| London UK time Thu 15 Oct | Kettai until 2:17 am (next day), then Moolam |
| New York ET Thu 15 Oct | Kettai until 9:17 pm, then Moolam |
| Edison, New Jersey ET Thu 15 Oct | Kettai until 9:17 pm, then Moolam |
| Dubai GST Thu 15 Oct | Kettai until 5:17 am (next day), then Moolam |
| Sydney AET Thu 15 Oct | Anusham until 9:33 am, then Kettai |
| Melbourne AET Thu 15 Oct | Anusham until 9:33 am, then Kettai |
| Dallas CT Thu 15 Oct | Kettai until 8:17 pm, then Moolam |
| Chicago CT Thu 15 Oct | Kettai until 8:17 pm, then Moolam |
| San Jose, California PT Wed 14 Oct | Anusham until 3:33 pm, then Kettai |
| Seattle PT Wed 14 Oct | Anusham until 3:33 pm, then Kettai |
| Vancouver PT Wed 14 Oct | Anusham until 3:33 pm, then Kettai |
| Montreal ET Thu 15 Oct | Kettai until 9:17 pm, then Moolam |
| Abu Dhabi GST Thu 15 Oct | Kettai until 5:17 am (next day), then Moolam |
| Perth AWST Thu 15 Oct | Anusham until 6:33 am, then Kettai |
Times abroad are by each city's own sunrise, Thirukanitha.
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Frequently asked
Which nakshatram is it today?
Today's Nakshatram (Thu 15 Oct, Chennai): Kettai until 7:20 am (next day), then Moolam (IST).
When does the nakshatram change?
The nakshatram changes each time the Moon crosses another 13°20′, at a different time each day. An almanac names the day by the star holding at sunrise.