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Moon Phase in Delhi Today

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 · India

Full Moon

99% illuminated

Tonight’s Moon in Delhi

Moonrise6:14 PM
Moonset5:41 AM
Peak Altitude55°
DirectionS

Best viewing at 12:15 AM facing S · 55° above horizon

The Moon & Delhi

Population11M (city) / 32M metro
Elevation216m
Clear Nights142/yr
Latitude28.6°N

semi-arid with winter fog and summer dust affecting visibility

Lunar Culture in Delhi

Delhi's Jantar Mantar, built in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, is one of the world's largest sundial and astronomical instrument complexes, designed to track lunar and solar positions. India's lunar program launched from the spirit of astronomical inquiry that these instruments represent: Chandrayaan missions have mapped the lunar surface. The Hindu lunar calendar governs the timing of most festivals celebrated in Delhi.

How the Moon Affects Delhi

The Yamuna River at Delhi has no tidal influence, but lunar agricultural traditions are deeply embedded in Indian farming. The 'Panchang' (Hindu lunisolar calendar) guides planting, harvesting, and religious observations for farmers across the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Delhi's air quality (particularly winter smog from crop burning) can significantly affect lunar visibility from October to February.

Best Moon Viewing in Delhi

Qutub Minar (73m) provides an elevated historical perspective. For clearer skies, visit during March-June before the monsoon. The Lodhi Gardens offer a relatively open sky within the city. Consider checking air quality indices before planning observation sessions.

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Upcoming Lunar Events

Next Full MoonThursday, April 2
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Moonphase Watches & Delhi

Set Your Moonphase Watch in Delhi

To set your moonphase complication in Delhi: wait for the next full moon (Thursday, April 2), then advance the moonphase disc to show a full moon centered in the aperture. Set the time to 6:14 PM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.

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