Why the Wait for the Moon?
The moon's late appearance on Karwa Chauth is no accident but a reflection of its celestial dance. Its timing is shaped by the orbital cycle, its placement in the heavens, and Earth's geographical perspective.
📅Lunar Calendar
Karwa Chauth occurs on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Krishna Paksha, the moon's waning phase. Since it’s just four days after the full moon, moonrise happens later in the evening.
⏰Daily Delay
The moon appears about 50 minutes later daily, and by the fourth waning night, this delay makes moonrise much later than it was on the full moon.
🌍Geographical Location
The exact time the moon rises depends on your latitude and longitude, which is why cities experience different moonrise timings.
Moonrise Timings for Your City
Choose your city to check the expected moonrise time for Karwa Chauth on Friday, October 10, 2025. You'll also find details on the fasting period (Puja Muhurat) and the timing of Chaturthi Tithi for your ease.
Puja Muhurat (Local Time)
06:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Moonrise Time
08:43 PM
Chaturthi Tithi (Local Time)
Oct 09, evening - Oct 10, evening
Visualizing the Daily Delay
This chart shows how the moon rises later each night after the full moon, aligning Karwa Chauth on day four when the moon appears late.
The Symbolism of the Wait
🌸Awaiting the moon is more than tradition; it symbolizes patience, love, sacrifice, and the deep devotion within marriage. This anticipation forms the festival's emotional core, beautifully ending as the fast breaks with the moon's rise.