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Karwa Chauth 2026: Will Cyclone Arnab Affect Moon Sighting?
For women observing Karwa Chauth today, the day ends with one moment: the moon. This year, that moment comes with a weather question. Rain swept parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, and many fasting women are asking whether the moon will be visible tonight.
What Is The Moonrise Time In Delhi-NCR?
Karwa Chauth falls on Thursday, 29 October. The moon is expected to rise at around 8:17 pm in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad. Sources differ by a few minutes, with estimates ranging from roughly 8:12 pm to 8:25 pm, and the time can vary slightly by location. The puja muhurat in Delhi-NCR is between 5:38 pm and 6:56 pm.
Is Cyclone Arnab Really The Cause?
Not directly. Cyclone Arnab made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast and is far from Delhi. The rain in the capital region came from two systems acting together: a fresh western disturbance over the hills of North India and moist winds linked to the outer circulation of the cyclonic system in the Bay of Bengal.
Dark clouds, gusty winds and rain were reported on Thursday morning across parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad, and the temperature dropped. The weather office had warned of thunder, rain and winds of 30 to 50 kmph on 29 and 30 October, and a yellow alert was in place.
Will The Moon Be Visible Tonight?
The moon will rise on schedule whatever the weather. The only question is whether thick cloud covers it. Forecasts do not say that the sky will stay fully blocked at moonrise, so a short wait may be enough. Check a local weather update in the evening, and step out onto a terrace or balcony a little before 8:15 pm.
How To Break The Fast If The Moon Stays Hidden
Traditions vary by family and community, so the most reliable step is to ask the elders at home or your family priest. These are the common practices:
- Wait a little, then confirm the time. Check the official moonrise time for your city, and wait for the cloud to clear for a short while after it.
- Offer prayers to the moon through its image. Some families place or draw a figure of the moon, chant "Om Chaturth Chandraya Namah", offer arghya and then end the fast.
- Pray to the crescent on Lord Shiva's head. Another practice is to pray to the moon on a Shiva idol, ask forgiveness for not seeing the moon itself and then break the fast.
- Offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi after breaking the fast.
- Do not mistake a bright light, a rooftop lamp or a relative's word for the moon. The Karwa Chauth legend, in which a sister is tricked by a false glow, is a reminder to wait for the correct time.
- Look After Your Health
- Fasting all day without water in cold, damp weather can be draining. Break the fast gently, starting with water and a small sweet or fruit before a simple meal. Anyone who feels faint or unwell should not wait for the moon. Some traditions say that women who are ill, pregnant or elderly need not wait at all..
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