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Ashlesha Nakshatra Today
Is today a Ashlesha nakshatra day? Computed live from the sidereal (Lahiri) ephemeris — the Moon's mansion right now, and exactly when it next enters Ashlesha, in IST.
Next Ashlesha transit windows
| Day | Moon enters | Moon leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 5 October | Mon 5 Oct, 11:10 PM IST | Tue 6 Oct, 10:18 PM IST |
The Moon completes the 27 mansions in about 27.3 days, so a Ashlesha day comes round roughly once a month and lasts about a day.
What a Ashlesha Moon-day is like
Ashlesha is a rakshasa nakshatra — in panchang terms a sharp, forceful day, classically favoured for demanding tasks, competition, clearing obstacles, and work that needs an edge — traditionally avoided for gentle beginnings. Its temperament runs to penetration, mystery, intensity, under the rulership of Mercury.
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 Ashlesha nakshatra guide — deity, symbol, and what a Moon born here means — or its computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras.
Common questions
Is today Ashlesha nakshatra?
No — the Moon is currently in Swati. The next Ashlesha day begins Mon 5 Oct, 11:10 PM IST.
When is the next Ashlesha nakshatra day?
The Moon enters Ashlesha Mon 5 Oct, 11:10 PM IST and returns roughly every 27.3 days.
How long does the Moon stay in Ashlesha?
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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