Karva Chauth is a very special festival for the women of our country. On this day, women observe Karva Chauth fast for the long life of their husbands. Their fast ends only after seeing the moon. But have you ever asked why the moon rises so late on this day? Let us know.
Karva Chauth is on 20 October. This festival is very important in our country. On this day, homes are decorated with the same fervor as Diwali. Many mythological stories are associated with Karva Chauth fast. Fast is observed on this day and the moon is worshiped for the long life of the husband. On this day, women break their fast only after seeing the moon.
Why does the moon appear late on Karwa Chauth
Let us tell you that the delay in the moon rising is science, not magic or supernatural power. A simple logic of science works behind this. That rule is the Earth’s rotation and the Moon’s orbit. If understood in simple words, the Earth rotates on its axis and this is why day and night come. It takes about 24 hours for the earth to complete one revolution on its axis, which is one day. The moon revolves around the earth. The moon takes about 27.3 days to complete one revolution around the earth.
Usually the festival of Karvachauth falls in the month of October or November. At this time, the earth is slightly tilted on its axis. Due to this, there is a change in the time of night and day. In such a situation, the direction of the sun and the moon is such that it takes time for the moon to rise on that day. The geographical position of the place where you live also delays the rise of the moon.
