Why the Wait for the Moon?
The moon's late rise on Karwa Chauth isn't by chance but part of a celestial rhythm. Its timing depends on its orbital path, position in space, and Earth's location.
📅Lunar Calendar
Karwa Chauth occurs on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the moon's waning phase (Krishna Paksha), with moonrise happening later in the evening, as it’s just four days after the full moon.
⏰Daily Delay
The moon rises about 50 minutes later daily, and by the fourth night of waning, this delay becomes noticeable, making moonrise much later than on full moon night.
🌍Geographical Location
Your exact spot on Earth—defined by latitude and longitude—dictates when the moon rises. This explains why times vary between locations.
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 (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 nightly after the full moon, with Karwa Chauth on day four aligning with its delayed appearance.
The Symbolism of the Wait
🌸The moon's arrival signifies more than tradition; it embodies patience, love, sacrifice, and the unwavering devotion within marriage. This waiting period forms the soul of the festival, ending tenderly as the fast concludes under its glow.