Why the Wait for the Moon?
The long-awaited moon on Karwa Chauth often appears late in the evening, a result of the moon's graceful orbital dance. Its timing is shaped by its celestial path, position in the sky, and our earthly vantage point.
📅Lunar Calendar
Karwa Chauth occurs on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the moon's waning phase (Krishna Paksha). Since it's just four days after the full moon, the moon rises later in the evening.
⏰Daily Delay
The moon appears about 50 minutes later daily, so by the fourth waning day, moonrise shifts much later than it did on full moon night.
🌍Geographical Location
Your exact latitude and longitude dictate when the moon rises, causing its appearance time to vary between different cities.
Moonrise Timings for Your City
Choose your city to check the expected moonrise time for Karwa Chauth on Friday, October 10, 2025. Details on fasting hours (Puja Muhurat) and the Chaturthi Tithi duration are included for your ease.
Puja Muhurat (Local Time)
05:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Moonrise Time
07:55 PM
Chaturthi Tithi (Local Time)
Oct 10, morning - Oct 11, morning
Visualizing the Daily Delay
This chart shows how the moon rises later nightly after the full moon. Karwa Chauth, on day four, aligns with a phase when the moon appears late.
The Symbolism of the Wait
🌸The moon's arrival is more than tradition; it embodies patience, love, sacrifice, and the unwavering devotion of marriage. This waiting period transforms into the festival's soul, ending beautifully as the fast breaks under its glow.