Panchang for Friday, May 8th, 2026, in Los Angeles, USA
On Friday, May 8, 2026, the celestial calendar for Los Angeles observes a day under the Grishma Ritu (Summer), marking the peak of the warm season, while the traditional Vedic calendar still acknowledges the tail end of Vasant Ritu (Spring). The day is Shukrwar (Friday), ruled by Venus, and falls within the Krishna Paksha (waning phase) of the moon. The lunar month is identified as Jyeshta in the Purnimanta system and Vaisakha in the Amanta system. The year is recorded as 2083 Vikram Samvat (Siddharthi) and 1948 Shaka Samvat (Parabhava).
The movement of celestial bodies sets the tone for the day's spiritual energy. The Sun is positioned in Mesha Rashi (Aries), while the Moon traverses Makara Rashi (Capricorn). The Tithi begins as Krishna Paksha Saptami at 11:52 PM on May 7 and transitions to Krishna Paksha Ashtami at 01:33 AM on May 9. The Nakshatra for the morning is Uttara Ashadha, lasting until 08:49 AM, after which the Moon enters Shravana Nakshatra, which continues until 10:54 AM on May 9. The Karana shifts from Vishti to Bava at 12:46 PM on May 8, followed by Balava later in the cycle. The Yoga for the day is Subha, which concludes at 01:59 PM, transitioning into Sukla Yoga for the remainder of the day.
Timing is essential for planning activities in Los Angeles. The day begins with sunrise at 06:01 AM and ends with sunset at 07:37 PM. The Moonrise occurs at 01:07 AM on May 8, and the Moonset is at 12:19 PM on May 9. For those seeking auspicious moments, the Abhijit Muhurat is available from 12:22 PM to 01:16 PM, and the powerful Amrit Kaal spans from 11:53 PM to 01:38 AM (technically crossing into the early hours of May 9). Early risers can benefit from the Brahma Muhurat between 04:24 AM and 05:12 AM. Conversely, several inauspicious periods should be avoided: Gulika is observed from 07:43 AM to 09:25 AM, Rahu Kaal from 11:07 AM to 12:49 PM, and Yamaganda from 04:13 PM to 05:55 PM. Additionally, Dur Muhurat occurs from 08:44 AM to 09:38 AM and again from 01:16 PM to 02:10 PM, while Varjyam is active from 01:10 PM to 02:54 PM.
Special spiritual alignments enhance the day's potential. A Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is formed from 08:49 AM on May 8 to 10:54 AM on May 9, coinciding with the Shravana Nakshatra and the Friday Vara, creating a highly favorable window for religious rituals and important beginnings. However, individuals born under Mrigashirsha (last two padams), Ardra, or Punarvasu (first three padams) should be mindful of Chandrashtama, as the Moon's position in Capricorn may create a challenging aspect for their native stars. The Anandadi Yoga indicates a Kaal (Kaaladanda) period lasting until 10:34 AM, followed by Dhumra.
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