The Moon visible today will be near its closest point to the Earth, which astronomers call a supermoon. The winter supermoon will be at its fullest on December 4-5, 2025, with maximum brightness.

The supermoon visible on December 4 will start becoming visible in the afternoon and evening. The supermoon will be visible as soon as the sun sets in India and countries like London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff.

30 percent bigger and brighter supermoon

During this time, the moon will appear orange in color which will be 30 percent larger and brighter than normal. If we talk about all the cities of India, due to clear weather, this supermoon is going to be clearly and brightly visible from everywhere in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore without binoculars.

The moon will be shown through telescopes by most of the regional science centers of Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Patan and Rajkot of India.

Moonrise time in major cities of India

Around 5:35 PM in Delhi (New Delhi)

Mumbai 5:20–5:30 PM

Kolkata 5:00–5:15 PM

Bengaluru 4:50–5:10 PM

Chennai 5:00 PM

Hyderabad 6:00 PM

Ahmedabad 5:10–5:30 PM

Pune 5:14–5:20 PM

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Ahoi Ashtami 2025: Ahoi Ashtami of Kartik Krishna Paksha is being celebrated today, Monday, 13 October 2025. This fast is especially observed by mothers for the long life, happiness, prosperity and protection of their children. It is believed that worshiping Ahoi Mata on this day destroys every trouble that may befall the children.

Today Ashtami Tithi will start on 13th October at 12:24 pm and end on 14th October at 11:09 am. The best time for puja will be from 5:53 to 7:08 pm. Star darshan will happen at around 6:17 PM and moon rise will happen around 11:20 PM. Breaking the fast at this time is considered auspicious.

During the puja, a picture of Maa Ahoi is made and worshiped with seven grains, roli-rice, lamp and Kalash. After listening to the story, the fast is broken after seeing the star or moon.

Today’s auspicious time and time for star darshan (Ahoi Ashtami 2025 Muhurat)

• Ashtami Tithi Start – 13th October at 12:24 pm
• Ashtami ends – 14 October at 11:09 am
• Puja Muhurat – 5:53 pm to 7:08 pm (1 hour 15 minutes)
• Star rise time – 6:17 pm
• Moon rise time – 11:20 pm

It is said that the fast should be broken only after seeing the stars or the moon, because only then the full results of this fast are achieved.

Ahoi Ashtami fast story (Ahoi Ashtami Katha)

The story is of a mother who unknowingly killed a baby porcupine while digging soil in the forest. As a result, all his children perished in untimely death. In repentance, he observed a fast of Ahoi Mata and worshiped with full devotion and got the boon that his children came back to life. Since then this fast is called the ultimate shield for child protection.

This festival of Ahoi Ashtami 2025 is not just a fast but a spiritual practice of motherhood, where every mother prays to the universe for the future of her child. Today, when the stars will twinkle in the sky and the moon will gaze from the sky, then every mother’s resolve will be directly linked with the blessings of Ahoi Mata.

This day reminds that rebirth is possible even through repentance, and every crisis can be overcome with faith. This fast of Ahoi Mata is for those mothers who pray to the universe for the safety of their children. By the grace of Ahoi Mata, the happiness of children never decreases and there is always light in the house. Mothers are fasting today with such wishes.