World · South & Central Asia · 7 hrs ago
Clouds delay Karwa Chauth moon sightings across Delhi-NCR
Clouds and possible rain complicated Karwa Chauth moon-sighting plans in Delhi-NCR and nearby parts of north India on October 29.
The festival is observed by women who fast and traditionally end the fast after seeing the Moon and completing prayers.
Forecast moonrise times in Delhi-NCR ranged from about 8:11 to 8:18 pm, but the Moon might not be visible through cloud cover.
Reports differed on whether it had appeared in Delhi-NCR, reflecting updates at different times.
If the Moon cannot be seen, customs vary: some families wait for clearer skies, while others follow family or religious guidance, including symbolic worship.
People observing the fast can follow local weather updates and their family traditions; after breaking the fast, they are advised to drink water and begin with light food.
Cloudy skies and rain delayed or threatened Karwa Chauth moon sightings across Delhi-NCR on October 29.
AajTak later reported that the Moon had become visible in Delhi-NCR, though people in several cities had waited because of poor weather and clouds.
Earlier reports said the Moon was not yet visible in Delhi-NCR despite forecast moonrise times between 8:16 pm and 8:18 pm.
India Today gave an expected moonrise time of around 8:11 pm and said cloud cover could obstruct visibility.
Advice on breaking the fast when the Moon cannot be seen varies by family and religious tradition.
- Who
- Women observing the Karwa Chauth fast in Delhi-NCR.
- What
- Clouds and poor weather delayed or threatened the Moon’s visibility.
- When
- October 29, 2026, during the evening.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad.
- Why
- Cloud cover and rain linked to unsettled weather conditions hindered visibility; reports cited different weather systems.
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India TV Hindi reported that the weather had changed, with rain and partly cloudy conditions in several places.
India TV Hindi said the Moon was not yet visible in Delhi-NCR and gave expected times from 8:16 pm to 8:18 pm for several cities.
AajTak reported that the Moon had become visible in Delhi-NCR, while people in several cities had faced delays.
- Delhi
- Expected moonrise at 8:17 pm, according to India TV Hindi.
- Noida and Ghaziabad
- Expected moonrise at 8:16 pm, according to India TV Hindi.
- Gurugram
- Expected moonrise at 8:18 pm, according to India TV Hindi.
- India Today estimate
- Moonrise expected at around 8:11 pm on October 29.
- Karwa Chauth puja muhurat
- 5:38 pm to 6:56 pm in Delhi-NCR, according to India TV Hindi.
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