Why the Wait for the Moon?
The moon, eagerly awaited on Karwa Chauth, typically rises late in the evening. This timing aligns with the moon's natural orbit, its position relative to Earth, and the cosmic rhythm of the universe.
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Karwa Chauth occurs on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Krishna Paksha, the moon's waning phase. Just days after the full moon, it rises later in the evening naturally.
⏰Daily Delay
The moon rises about 50 minutes later daily, so by the fourth waning night, moonrise occurs much later than on the full moon evening.
🌍Geographical Location
Your exact spot on Earth—latitude and longitude—sets when the moon rises, causing times to vary between 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 the fasting period (Puja Muhurat) and the Chaturthi Tithi duration are included for your ease.
Puja Muhurat (IST)
05:57 PM - 07:11 PM
Moonrise Time
08:12 PM
Chaturthi Tithi Begins (IST)
Oct 09, 10:54 PM - Oct 10, 07:38 PM
Visualizing the Daily Delay
This chart shows how the moon rises later each night after the full moon, with Karwa Chauth on the fourth day aligning when the moon appears late.
Festival Moments
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The Symbolism of the Wait
🌸The moon's arrival signifies more than tradition; it embodies patience, love, sacrifice, and the devotion central to the marital bond. This anticipation forms the soul of the festival, ending with the heartfelt breaking of the fast.