Rain Alert May Delay Karwa Chauth Moon Sighting Across Madhya Pradesh

The countdown to moon-sighting on Karwa Chauth has begun in Madhya Pradesh. The moon is expected to appear first in Singrauli and last in Alirajpur. In Bhopal, moonrise is expected at 8:26 pm, while in Indore it is expected at 8:34 pm.

Karwa Chauth will be observed on Thursday, 29 October. Women who keep the fast for their husband’s long life and a happy married life will observe a waterless fast throughout the day. At night, they will offer arghya to the moon and then break their fast.

However, women in Madhya Pradesh may face a weather-related challenge while waiting to see the moon this time. A rainfall alert in the state and the possibility of the impact of cyclone ‘Arnab’ have increased uncertainty around the moon’s visibility.

The time of moonrise will vary from city to city across Madhya Pradesh. According to the issued schedule, Singrauli is expected to be the first place in the state where the moon will be visible. Alirajpur is expected to be the last.

In Singrauli, the moon is expected to be visible before other places in the state. In Bhopal, moonrise is scheduled for 8:26 pm. In Indore, the moonrise time is 8:34 pm. In Alirajpur, the moon is expected to rise at 8:41 pm.

The weather may make the wait for the moon longer on Karwa Chauth night. If the rainfall alert remains in place and clouds cover the sky, the moon may not be visible at the scheduled moonrise time.

Women observing the fast may therefore have to wait longer than usual for the moon’s sighting. The scheduled time of moonrise and the actual visibility of the moon are two different things.

Even after the moon rises above the horizon, it may remain hidden from view if there is rain or heavy cloud cover. The moon’s appearance will consequently depend on the local weather in each city.

On Karwa Chauth night, women across the state will keep their eyes on the sky. The moon may be seen earlier in some cities and later in others, while clouds could prolong the wait in places where the weather remains unsettled.