Chandra Grahan 2022: When, where and how to watch - Check date and time in Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Patna, Ranchi, Lucknow, Varanasi

Chandra Grahan 2022: A fortnight after the partial solar eclipse on October 25, several parts of India and the world will witness a total lunar eclipse, also known as Chandra Grahan in India, on November 8 (Tuesday).

Besides India and neighbouring Pakistan, Afghanistan and parts of Russia, residents of other parts of Asia, North and South America, Australia, North Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean will be able to see the celestial event.

Last total lunar eclipse for about three years

The next total lunar eclipse that can be seen from India will occur on September 7, 2025, although in October 2023, a minor partial eclipse will be observed from India.

Chandra Grahan 2022: How to watch 

The fantastic otherworldly spectacle can be witnessed without any expensive equipment. Simply glance up at the sky if it's clear to find the moon at night. Even those living in cities will have excellent views of the eclipse. Darker skies are better for catching the intricacies of the moon's colour change. People can use binoculars or a telescope to see the event. With the right equipment, viewers should be able to see the moon's craters, valleys, and mountains turn a scarlet colour as the Earth's shadow passes over them.

Unlike solar eclipses, which require special glasses to view and can only be seen for a few short minutes in a very limited area, a total lunar eclipse can be seen by anyone. 

Chandra Grahan 2022: When and where to watch

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

Partial lunar eclipse ends - 6.19 pm

Chandra Grahan 2022: Kolkata, Kohima

In Kolkata, the moon will start rising from the eastern horizon at around 4:52 pm and will be completely visible by 4:54 pm. So, till 5:11 pm it will be total lunar eclipse after which the moon will enter the partial eclipse phase and will become more illuminated as time progresses.

In Kohima, the eclipse at its maximum phase can be observed at around 4:29 pm, when the moon will cross the darkest part of the earth’s shadow.

Chandra Grahan 2022: Delhi

New Delhi will experience a partial eclipse from moonrise at around 5:31 pm with 66 per cent obscuration of the moon since the total phase of the eclipse has already ended by then at 5:11 pm.

Chandra Grahan 2022: Bengaluru

In Bengaluru, the moon will completely rise at 5:57 pm with 23 per cent of its disc obscured by the earth’ shadow.

Chandra Grahan 2022: Mumbai

Mumbai will see it at around 6:03 pm with only 14 per cent obscuration. 

Chandra Grahan 2022: Nagpur

In Nagpur, the moon will rise around 5:32 pm with 60 per cent of the disc obscured at around 5:34 pm, when the complete moon will be above the horizon for the eclipse to be effectively seen.

Chandra Grahan 2022: Srinagar

In Srinagar, the eclipsed moon with an obscuration of nearly 66 per cent will rise above the horizon at 5:31 pm.

Chandra Grahan 2022: Patna

In Patna, the Lunar Eclipse will start with the moonrise at 5:05 pm and will end at 6:18 pm. The total Eclipse Duration will be 1 Hour 13 Mins 29 Seconds. 

Chandra Grahan 2022: Guwahati 

In Guwahati, the Lunar Eclipse will start with the moonrise at 4:37 pm and will end at 6:18 pm. The total Eclipse Duration will be 1 Hour 41 Mins 30 Seconds. 

Chandra Grahan 2022: Ranchi      

In Ranchi, the Lunar Eclipse will start with the moonrise at 5:07 pm and will end at 6:18 pm. The total Eclipse Duration will be 1 Hour 10 Mins 51 Seconds. 

Chandra Grahan 2022: Lucknow         

In Lucknow, the partial Lunar Eclipse will start with the moonrise at 5:20 pm and will end at 6:18 pm. The total Eclipse Duration will be 58 Mins 7 Seconds. 

Chandra Grahan 2022: Varanasi

In Varanasi, the partial Lunar eclipse will start with the moonrise at 5:14 pm and will end at 6:18 pm. The total Eclipse Duration will be 1 hour 4 Mins 20 Seconds. 

What is Lunar Eclipse or Chandra Grahan?

A total lunar eclipse takes place when the full moon passes through the shadow region of the earth and for some time it will be eclipsed.  A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon night, when because of the alignment of the sun, earth and the moon almost on the same plane, in a straight line. During this alignment the moon passes through the shadow region of the earth for some time.

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