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Chitra Nakshatra Today
Is today a Chitra nakshatra day? Computed live from the sidereal (Lahiri) ephemeris — the Moon's mansion right now, and exactly when it next enters Chitra, in IST.
Next Chitra transit windows
| Day | Moon enters | Moon leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 18 August | Tue 18 Aug, 12:00 AM IST | Tue 18 Aug, 4:59 AM IST |
| Sunday 13 September | Sun 13 Sep, 1:08 PM IST | Mon 14 Sep, 1:56 PM IST |
The Moon completes the 27 mansions in about 27.3 days, so a Chitra day comes round roughly once a month and lasts about a day.
What a Chitra Moon-day is like
Chitra 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 design, brilliance, form, under the rulership of Mars.
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 Chitra nakshatra guide — deity, symbol, and what a Moon born here means — or its computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras.
Common questions
Is today Chitra nakshatra?
Yes — the Moon is in Chitra today (until Tue 18 Aug, 4:59 AM IST).
When is the next Chitra nakshatra day?
The Moon is in Chitra now; it returns roughly every 27.3 days.
How long does the Moon stay in Chitra?
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).