The Total blood moon lunar eclipse will be observed on November 8 and will be visible in several parts of India.
The total lunar eclipse, also known as Chandra Grahan, will be the second and final lunar eclipse of 2022, which will occur on November 8 (Tuesday). NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) declared that this lunar eclipse is special for many reasons.
The last time we witnessed a lunar eclipse in India was on November 9, 2021. That time, it was a partial lunar eclipse. This year, people have the chance to see the lunar eclipse turn copper red. If people miss this chance to see a lunar eclipse, they have to wait for three years to see a total lunar eclipse.
What is a Total lunar eclipse & why does Moon Turn Copper red
An eclipse occurs on a full moon when the earth, sun, and moon align. In a total lunar eclipse, the earth falls between the two and the moon enters the deepest part of the earth’s shadow, the umbra.
The only light it receives is first filtered by the earth’s atmosphere. In this process, the moon turns red; this phenomenon is known as the “blood moon” or “Beaver blood moon” phenomenon.
The cities in India where the Total lunar eclipse will be visible
During moonrise time, people will be able to see this celestial phenomenon. However, the beginning phase of the partial eclipse and total eclipse will not be visible from any place in India because the phenomenon will be in progress before the moonrise. Both events (a partial and total eclipse) begin when India’s moon is below the horizon.
The eastern part of India, like Kolkata, Kohima, Agartala, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Siliguri, Patna, and Ranchi, will witness the ending phases of both eclipse. Other cities in India like Gurugram, Noida, Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Chandigarh, Srinagar, Lucknow, Udaipur, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Madurai will only witness the partial lunar eclipse.
Apart from India, this celestial phenomenon will be visible in North America, South America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
The phases of the total lunar eclipse in India
- The partial lunar eclipse begins: 2:39 pm
- The total lunar eclipse begins: 3:46 pm
- The maximum total lunar eclipse begins: 4:29 pm
- The total lunar eclipse ends: 5:11 pm
- Moonset: 6:19 am
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