Why the Wait for the Moon?
The moon, eagerly awaited on Karwa Chauth, tends to rise late in the evening. This isn’t mere chance but stems from a graceful cosmic rhythm, influenced by its orbit, position, and our earthly vantage point.
📅Lunar Calendar
Karwa Chauth occurs on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Krishna Paksha, the moon's waning phase. Just days after the full moon, its rise 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
Your exact spot on Earth—latitude and longitude—decides when the moon rises, causing city-to-city time differences.
Moonrise Timings for Your City
Choose your city to check the expected moonrise time for Karwa Chauth on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The fasting period (Puja Muhurat) and the timings for Chaturthi Tithi are also listed for your reference.
Puja Muhurat (Local Time)
06:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Moonrise Time
08:23 PM
Chaturthi Tithi (Local Time)
Oct 19, evening - Oct 20, evening
Visualizing the Daily Delay
This chart shows how the moon rises later each night after the full moon, aligning Karwa Chauth on the fourth day when the moon naturally appears late.
The Symbolism of the Wait
🌸The moon's arrival is more than tradition; it embodies patience, love, sacrifice, and the devotion woven into marital ties. This wait transforms into the festival's soul, ending beautifully as the fast concludes under its glow.