New Delhi: Chandra Grahan or lunar eclipse will be marked on the occasion of Shukla Paksha of the Hindu month Karthik, that falls on November 8 this year. Parts of India and the world will see the celestial event on Tuesday.
As per reports, a "Blood Moon" will be visible for approximately 85 minutes from North America, parts of South America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and India.
This will be the second and last Lunar Eclipse or Chandra Grahan of this year. The moon will turn a reddish-copper colour when the event takes place.
"On November 8, 2022, the Moon will pass into Earth's shadow and turn red. This will be the last total lunar eclipse for about 3 years, so be sure to check it out if it's visible in your area," US space agency NASA tweeted last month.
Time:
Partial lunar eclipse begins - 2.39 pm
Total lunar eclipse begins - 3.46 pm.
Maximum total lunar eclipse - 4:29 pm
Total lunar eclipse ends - 5:11 pm
Moonset - 6.19 am
How to Watch:
Unlike solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan is safe to observe through naked eyes. One doesn't require a special equipment to observe a lunar eclipse, although binoculars or a telescope will enhance the view and the red colour.
The total lunar eclipse will be visible only from eastern parts whereas partial eclipse would be visible from most of India. The lunar eclipse in its totality will not be observed from everywhere. Partial phase of the eclipse will be seen from some countries of Latin America.