Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Mwanza This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:31 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 6:31 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 6:30 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 6:30 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 6:30 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 6:29 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 6:29 AM | 61 min | 59 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Mwanza
Planetary Hours in Mwanza Through 2026
Mwanza is close enough to the equator that its daytime and nighttime hours stay within 3 minutes of each other all year; a daytime hour never drops below 60 minutes or passes 61.
Because Mwanza lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Mar 14 and Sep 30.
Mwanza lies west of the meridian its clocks follow (UTC+3), so the Sun, and with it the first planetary hour, runs about 48 minutes behind the clock: noon by the Sun comes near 12:48 PM standard time.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 59.9 min, Jun 21 | 61.4 min, Dec 22 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 6:25 AM, Oct 30 | 6:56 AM, Feb 7 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 6:38 PM, Oct 17 | 7:08 PM, Jan 26 |
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 Mwanza?
Today a daytime hour in Mwanza lasts about 61 minutes and a nighttime hour about 59. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 60 minutes (Jun 21) to 61 (Dec 22).
Do planetary hours in Mwanza change with daylight saving time?
No. Mwanza stays on UTC+3 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.