Chandra Grahan 2023 in India Date and Time: Lunar Eclipse 2023 Date and Time in India — Where will Chandra Grahan be seen in India? Sutak kaal timing in IST

Chandra Grahan 2023, Lunar Eclipse, Date and time, Sutak kaal timing: Lunar Eclipse, or Chandra Grahan — is a celestial event that has always captivated the minds of children, elderly and humans of all ages. Scientifically explaining, a lunar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to be cast on the Moon's surface. It is important to note that lunar eclipses can only happen during full moon when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned in a straight line, with the Earth in the middle. 

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Here are all the details regarding the date, time, visibility, sutak kaal of the last Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse of the year 2023 — 
 

Chandra Grahan 2023: Lunar Eclipse, Date and time

The partial lunar eclipse will begin on Saturday, October 28, and continue till Sunday, October 29.

The moon will fall in the penumbra shadow of the earth on October 28, and it will enter the umbra shadow region in the early hours of Sunday.

Lunar Eclipse 2023 timing: The lunar eclipse will begin on Saturday, October 28, around 11:31 PM in India.

And at around 1:05 AM on Sunday (Indian Standard Time - IST), darker part of the Earth's shadow or umbra will cover the lunar phase. 

On Sunday, October 29, the lunar eclipse will begin at 1:05 AM and end at 2:24 AM — lasting for approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes. 

Chandra Grahan 2023 timing: Will lunar eclipse be seen in India?

Yes, the lunar eclipse will be visible in India and the Asian continent on Saturday, October 28.

As per American space agency NASA, the lunar eclipse will be visible in all parts of India.

Chandra Grahan 2023: Where else will Lunar Eclipse be visible?

This lunar eclipse will be visible throughout the Eastern Hemisphere, including areas of Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. 

However, the lunar eclipse will not be visible to observers in the United States of America (USA), but it will be visible in some regions of Brazil (South America) at the time of moonrise.

Lunar Eclipse 2023: Chandra Grahan 2023 Sutak Kaal Time

As the sutak period is considered to be of approximately 9 hours, it will begin at 04.06 PM on Saturday, October 28, and end at 02.22 AM on Sunday, October 29. 
 

Chandra Grahan 2023, Lunar Eclipse: Sharad Purnima tithi, date and time

Purnima tithi will begin at 04.15 AM on Saturday, October 28, and end at 01.52 AM on Sunday, October 29. 

Chandra Grahan 2023: What is Lunar Eclipse? 

Lunar eclipses are relatively common astronomical events and can be observed from various parts of the Earth. There are two main parts to a lunar eclipse —

Penumbral Eclipse: This is the initial and subtle phase where the Moon enters the Earth's penumbral shadow. During this phase, the Moon may appear slightly dimmed, but the change is often difficult to perceive with the naked eye.

Umbral Eclipse: This is the more dramatic phase where the Moon enters the Earth's umbral shadow. The umbral shadow is the central and darker part of the Earth's shadow. As the Moon moves deeper into the umbral shadow, it gradually darkens and can turn various shades of red, orange, or brown. This reddish hue is often referred to as the "blood moon" and is caused by Earth's atmosphere scattering sunlight and allowing only longer wavelengths of light to reach and illuminate the Moon.

Lunar Eclipse 2023: Is it safe to see Chandra Grahan?

Lunar eclipses are safe to observe without special equipment, unlike solar eclipses, which require eye protection. One can watch a lunar eclipse with the naked eye or with binoculars or a telescope for a closer view. The exact appearance and duration of a lunar eclipse can vary from one event to another, depending on the Moon's position in its orbit and the Earth's orientation.