Lunar Eclipse 2022 November 8 in India date and time, visible, how to watch | Chandra Grahan 2022 in India date and time, Chandra Grahan Sutak, effects

Lunar Eclipse 2022 November 8 in India date and time, Chandra Grahan 2022 November 8, Chandra Grahan 2022 Sutak, Lunar Eclipse 2022 visible in India, Chandra Grahan 2022 time: Next week on November 8, the last total lunar eclipse of 2022 will take place. Also known as Chandra Grahan in India, it will be the last total lunar eclipse for about three years. The next total lunar eclipse will occur on March 14, 2025, according to NASA. 

Lunar Eclipse 2022 visible | Chandra Grahan 2022 visible

"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," space agency NASA had tweeted. The second total lunar eclipse of 2022 will be visible from Asia, Australia, North America, parts of northern and eastern Europe, and most of South America. 

The total Lunar eclipse would be visible only from eastern parts whereas Partial eclipse would be visible from most of India. The lunar eclipse on November 8 can be seen in places like Kolkata, Siliguri, Patna, Ranchi and Guwahati. Total Lunar Eclipse 2022 would be visible in well-known cities like Kathmandu, Tokyo, Manila, Beijing, Sydney, Jakarta, Melbourne, San Francisco, Washington D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Mexico City. 

What is Lunar Eclipse or Chandra Grahan?

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow. This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are exactly or very closely aligned with Earth between the other two, which can happen only on the night of a full moon when the Moon is near either lunar node. 

Lunar Eclipse 2022 in India date and time | Chandra Grahan 2022 

As per timeanddate.com website, Lunar eclipse is on 08 November 2022, Tuesday. The lunar eclipse will start on November 08 at 17:32 PM in the evening and will end at 18.18 PM in the evening. The longest duration of totality would be 1 Hour 24 Minutes and 28 Seconds. Chandra Grahan 2022 in India date and time: Last Lunar Eclipse of 2022 on THIS date

Lunar Eclipse 2022: How to watch

Lunar eclipses are some of the most easy-to-watch astronomical events. All you need to see them are clear skies and a pair of eyes. 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 last over an hour and be seen by anyone on the nighttime side of Earth.

Chandra Grahan 2022 Sutak 

According to Drik Panchang, the Chandra Grahan sutak will start at 09:21 AM in the morning and the sutak period will end at 06.18 PM in the evening. During Solar Eclipse Sutak is observed for 4 Prahars and during Lunar Eclipse Sutak is observed for 3 Prahars before Eclipse. There are total 8 Prahars from Sunrise to Sunrise. Hence Sutak is observed for 12 hours before Solar Eclipse and for 9 hours before Lunar Eclipse. Chandra Grahan 2022 Sutak Time, Kaal in India; Chandra Grahan 2022 8 November Time | Lunar Eclipse 2022 Visible Time In Delhi

- All type of food items either solid or liquid are prohibited during Sutak and Eclipse. 

- It is said that Pregnant women are strictly advised not to venture out during Eclipse. 

- Pregnant women are also advised not to cut or stitch any cloth or to do any other similar activities as these activities have similar effects on the baby.

- Oil massage, drinking water, Mal-Mutra Visarjan, combing hair, brushing teeth and involving in sexual activities are prohibited during Eclipse.

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