Sharad Purnima 2026 · North West, South Africa
Sharad Purnima 2026 Moonrise Time in North West, South Africa
5:57 PM
Sunday, 25 October 2026 · local time in North West (Africa/Johannesburg)
On Sharad Purnima (Sunday, 25 October 2026) the moon rises in North West at about 5:57 PM local time, and is bright through the night for the kheer-in-moonlight tradition.
Times are for Mahikeng, the reference city for North West. Places east or west of it differ by about 4 minutes for every degree of longitude (roughly 100 km).
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 planetary data for North West. Allow a few minutes either way and wait until the moon is visible.
About Sharad Purnima 2026
The Ashwin full moon on Sunday 25 October 2026, when kheer is kept in moonlight and Lakshmi is worshipped (Kojagari Purnima).
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Frequently asked questions
What time is moonrise on Sharad Purnima 2026 in North West?
About 5:57 PM on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
When is Sharad Purnima 2026?
Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Should I wait for the exact time?
Wait until you can see the moon. Cloud, buildings and hills can delay sighting, and published times can differ by a few minutes.
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