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Krittika Nakshatra Today
Is today a Krittika nakshatra day? Computed live from the sidereal (Lahiri) ephemeris — the Moon's mansion right now, and exactly when it next enters Krittika, in IST.
Next Krittika transit windows
| Day | Moon enters | Moon leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 3 September | Thu 3 Sep, 1:44 AM IST | Fri 4 Sep, 12:30 AM IST |
The Moon completes the 27 mansions in about 27.3 days, so a Krittika day comes round roughly once a month and lasts about a day.
What a Krittika Moon-day is like
Krittika 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 purification, clarity, cutting through, under the rulership of Sun.
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 Krittika nakshatra guide — deity, symbol, and what a Moon born here means — or its computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras.
Common questions
Is today Krittika nakshatra?
No — the Moon is currently in Chitra. The next Krittika day begins Thu 3 Sep, 1:44 AM IST.
When is the next Krittika nakshatra day?
The Moon enters Krittika Thu 3 Sep, 1:44 AM IST and returns roughly every 27.3 days.
How long does the Moon stay in Krittika?
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).