Moonrise in Riyadh — Tuesday, August 17, 2027

🌙 Moonrise Aug 17: 6:33 PM · moonset 5:18 AM (AST)
Tithi: Purnima · Shukla Paksha
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Moonrise for the next 14 days — Riyadh

DateMoonriseMoonsetTithi (sunrise)
Tuesday, August 17, 20276:33 PM5:18 AMPurnima · Shukla Paksha
Wednesday, August 18, 20277:04 PM6:09 AMPratipada · Krishna Paksha
Thursday, August 19, 20277:33 PM7:01 AMDwitiya · Krishna Paksha
Friday, August 20, 20278:03 PM7:52 AMTritiya · Krishna Paksha
Saturday, August 21, 20278:35 PM8:44 AMChaturthi · Krishna Paksha
Sunday, August 22, 20279:10 PM9:39 AMPanchami · Krishna Paksha
Monday, August 23, 20279:50 PM10:36 AMShashthi · Krishna Paksha
Tuesday, August 24, 202710:35 PM11:36 AMSaptami · Krishna Paksha
Wednesday, August 25, 202711:28 PM12:38 PMAshtami · Krishna Paksha
Thursday, August 26, 2027none (next 12:29 AM, Aug 27)1:41 PMNavami · Krishna Paksha
Friday, August 27, 202712:29 AM2:42 PMDashami · Krishna Paksha
Saturday, August 28, 20271:35 AM3:37 PMEkadashi · Krishna Paksha
Sunday, August 29, 20272:44 AM4:28 PMDwadashi · Krishna Paksha
Monday, August 30, 20273:54 AM5:12 PMChaturdashi · Krishna Paksha
Tuesday, August 31, 20275:02 AM5:53 PMAmavasya · Krishna Paksha

Times in Riyadh (AST). Moonrise/moonset use the centre of the Moon's disc without refraction, as standard panchangs do; a moonrise after midnight is shown with its date. Hills, buildings or cloud can delay the actual sighting by a few minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is moonrise in Riyadh today?

Tuesday, August 17, 2027: moonrise 6:33 PM, moonset 5:18 AM (AST).

Why can't I see the Moon exactly at moonrise time?

Moonrise is when the Moon's centre crosses a flat horizon. Buildings, trees, hills or haze near the horizon delay the first sighting, often by 10–20 minutes — for Karwa Chauth or Sankashti, wait until the Moon is clearly visible.

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