Why the Wait for the Moon?
The eagerly awaited moon on Karwa Chauth often rises late in the evening. This isn't a coincidence but a result of a beautiful cosmic rhythm. The delay is due to the moon's natural orbital cycle, its position in the sky, and our location on Earth.
📅Lunar Calendar
Karwa Chauth falls on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the waning phase of the moon (Krishna Paksha). Being only four days past the full moon, its rise time is naturally later in the evening.
⏰Daily Delay
The moon rises approximately 50 minutes later each day. By the fourth day of the waning cycle, this adds up, pushing the moonrise significantly later than on the night of the full moon.
🌍Geographical Location
Your specific location on Earth—your latitude and longitude—determines the exact time the moon will appear over the horizon. This is why timings differ from city to city.
Moonrise Timings for Your City
Select your city to find the anticipated moonrise time for Karwa Chauth on Friday, October 10, 2025. The general fasting time (Puja Muhurat) and the duration of the fourth lunar day (Chaturthi Tithi) are also provided for your convenience.
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 illustrates how the moon's rise time shifts later each evening following the full moon. Karwa Chauth, on the fourth day, naturally falls at a point in the cycle where the moon appears late.
The Symbolism of the Wait
🌸The wait for the moon is more than just a ritual; it's a profound symbol of patience, love, sacrifice, and the deep dedication inherent in the marital bond. This period of anticipation becomes the emotional heart of the festival, beautifully culminating in the moment the fast is broken upon the moon's arrival.