Cloudy Skies Threaten Karwa Chauth Moon Sighting Across India

As the nation gears up for the Karwa Chauth celebration on October 10, 2025, the key question on everyone's mind is whether the moon will be clearly visible across India. According to the latest weather forecasts from the Indian Meteorological Department, the visibility of the moon is expected to vary significantly between different regions.

The capital city of Delhi is set to have a "mainly clear sky," which means Delhiites can look forward to an easy moon sighting tonight. In contrast, Mumbai may face some challenges, with the forecast predicting a "Generally cloudy sky with light rain." While brief clear patches might occur, intermittent clouds and drizzle could obscure the moon at times.

The southern city of Chennai is likely to witness a "Partly cloudy sky with possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorm," which suggests that cloud cover may delay moon visibility for devotees. Kolkata's forecast of "Thunderstorm with rain" and "Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds" indicates a low chance of moon visibility, as heavy clouding and rain activity may completely block the view.

Residents in Bengaluru can expect a "Generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers," meaning there's a fair possibility of catching a glimpse of the moon between showers, but cloud interruptions are likely. Hyderabad's forecast mentions a "Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or thunderstorm or duststorm," suggesting moderate visibility, with devotees potentially spotting the moon if weather conditions ease after sunset.