Daily Ephemeris & Planetary Positions for 2026
Welcome to the most precise online Vedic Ephemeris Generator. Whether you are a student learning to cast horoscopes or a professional astrologer checking Gochara (Transits), accurate planetary data is the foundation of prediction.
Quick Summary (Key Features)
- Accuracy: Calculated using Lahiri Ayanamsha (Chitra Paksha), the standard for Indian Astrology.
- Timing: Positions are given for 00:00 Hours GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
- Scope: Includes Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu.
- Highlight: Retrograde planets are clearly marked ('R') for easy identification.
Calculate Ephemeris
Enter any year (e.g., 1990, 2025) to generate the complete daily planetary longitude table.
Astrological Terms Glossary
Understanding the technical terms used in the ephemeris table:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sidereal Time (ST) | Star time. It is used to calculate the Ascendant (Lagna). The table provides ST for 00:00 GMT. |
| Ayanamsha | The longitudinal difference between the Tropical (Western) and Sidereal (Vedic) zodiacs. We use Lahiri. |
| Retrograde (Vakra) | When a planet appears to move backward. In the table, these are marked with 'R'. |
| Rahu / Ketu | The Lunar Nodes. These are mathematical points (shadow planets), not physical bodies, but are crucial in Vedic astrology. |
How to Read this Ephemeris
To use this data effectively for your city, you must convert the time. Since these positions are at 00:00 GMT:
- For India (IST): Add +5 hours 30 minutes to the GMT time.
- For New York (EST): Subtract 5 hours (or 4 during DST).
- Interpolation: Planets move at different speeds. The Moon moves roughly 12-13 degrees a day. To find the exact position at your birth time, simple interpolation logic is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The Lahiri Ephemeris uses the Chitra Paksha Ayanamsha. It ensures that planetary positions align with the fixed stars (Nakshatras) as used in ancient Vedic texts, unlike the Western Tropical system.
Generally, no. Western Astrology uses the Tropical Zodiac (Sayana). This tool generates Sidereal (Nirayana) positions.
Rahu and Ketu are the intersection points of the Sun's and Moon's paths. By mathematical definition, they move in the opposite direction to the luminaries, mostly in retrograde motion.
Calculation Methodology: This tool utilizes the rigorous algorithms of the Swiss Ephemeris under the guidance of Vedic Astrologer Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma to ensure maximum precision.