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Swati Nakshatra Today
Is today a Swati nakshatra day? Computed live from the sidereal (Lahiri) ephemeris — the Moon's mansion right now, and exactly when it next enters Swati, in IST.
Next Swati transit windows
| Day | Moon enters | Moon leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 18 August | Tue 18 Aug, 4:59 AM IST | Wed 19 Aug, 6:48 AM IST |
| Monday 14 September | Mon 14 Sep, 1:56 PM IST | Tue 15 Sep, 12:00 AM IST |
The Moon completes the 27 mansions in about 27.3 days, so a Swati day comes round roughly once a month and lasts about a day.
What a Swati Moon-day is like
Swati is a deva nakshatra — in panchang terms an auspicious, light day, classically favoured for beginnings, travel, ceremonies, and anything you want to start on a harmonious note. Its temperament runs to independence, balance, flexibility, 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 Swati nakshatra guide — deity, symbol, and what a Moon born here means — or its computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras.
Common questions
Is today Swati nakshatra?
No — the Moon is currently in Chitra. The next Swati day begins Tue 18 Aug, 4:59 AM IST.
When is the next Swati nakshatra day?
The Moon enters Swati Tue 18 Aug, 4:59 AM IST and returns roughly every 27.3 days.
How long does the Moon stay in Swati?
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).