Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Mogadishu This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 5:43 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 5:43 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 5:43 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 5:42 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 5:42 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 5:42 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 5:42 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Mogadishu
Planetary Hours in Mogadishu Through 2026
Mogadishu is close enough to the equator that its daytime and nighttime hours stay within 2 minutes of each other all year; a daytime hour never drops below 60 minutes or passes 61.
Because Mogadishu lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Mar 26 and Sep 18.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 60.1 min, Dec 21 | 61.2 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:40 AM, Oct 24 | 6:11 AM, Feb 2 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:43 PM, Oct 29 | 6:14 PM, Feb 6 |
How These Times Are Calculated
Twelve equal hours run from sunrise to sunset and twelve from sunset to the next sunrise, starting with the weekday's ruler and following the Chaldean order. Every time on this page, today's and the year's, is computed with the Swiss Ephemeris for these coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a planetary hour in Mogadishu?
Today a daytime hour in Mogadishu lasts about 60 minutes and a nighttime hour about 60. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 60 minutes (Dec 21) to 61 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Mogadishu change with daylight saving time?
No. Mogadishu stays on UTC+3 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.