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Ardra Nakshatra Today
Is today a Ardra nakshatra day? Computed live from the sidereal (Lahiri) ephemeris — the Moon's mansion right now, and exactly when it next enters Ardra, in IST.
Next Ardra transit windows
| Day | Moon enters | Moon leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 3 October | Sat 3 Oct, 2:55 AM IST | Sun 4 Oct, 1:30 AM IST |
The Moon completes the 27 mansions in about 27.3 days, so a Ardra day comes round roughly once a month and lasts about a day.
What a Ardra Moon-day is like
Ardra is a manushya nakshatra — in panchang terms a practical, balanced day, classically favoured for everyday undertakings — work, trade, householder matters, and steady effort. Its temperament runs to storm, catharsis, breakthrough, under the rulership of Rahu.
For the full picture of today's sky — tithi, yoga, karana and Rahu Kalam alongside the nakshatra — see today's panchang.
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Read the full Ardra nakshatra guide — deity, symbol, and what a Moon born here means — or its computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras.
Common questions
Is today Ardra nakshatra?
No — the Moon is currently in Swati. The next Ardra day begins Sat 3 Oct, 2:55 AM IST.
When is the next Ardra nakshatra day?
The Moon enters Ardra Sat 3 Oct, 2:55 AM IST and returns roughly every 27.3 days.
How long does the Moon stay in Ardra?
About one day — each nakshatra spans 13°20′, and the Moon covers that in roughly 24 hours (exact times vary with the Moon's speed).
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