Lunar Eclipse 2024: Cities to witness celestial event on Holi

Lunar Eclipse 2024: The world is gearing up for two significant celestial events, a penumbral lunar eclipse, which will grace skies in the closing week of March, and the total solar eclipse scheduled for April 8, 2024.
 
Scheduled to coincide with vibrant festivities of Holi in India, this astronomical event of Moon is set to unfold on March 25, offering a celestial spectacle to behold for observers across various regions.

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when Earth positions itself between Sun and Moon, by not forming a perfectly straight alignment. During this event, Earth partially obstructs Sun's light from reaching Moon, resulting in a subtle shading effect on the lunar surface. Unlike a total lunar eclipse, where Moon passes directly through Earth's main shadow (umbra), in a penumbral eclipse, it traverses through Earth's outer shadow, known as penumbra.

Cities where one can see lunar eclipse

The upcoming lunar eclipse is poised to captivate spectators in various corners of globe. The celestial phenomenon will be observable from numerous countries, encompassing vast regions, including Europe, North/East Asia, Australia, Africa, and North America, among others.
 
Among the cities slated to witness this awe-inspiring event are Suva, Reykjavik, New York, San Juan, Mexico City, Anadyr, Havana, Montevideo, Santiago, Tegucigalpa, Lima, Kingston, San Salvador, La Paz, Asuncion, Kiritimati, Auckland, Buenos Aires, Guatemala City, Nassau, Caracas, Managua, Santo Domingo, Bogota, Rio de Janeiro, Montréal, Washington DC, Dakar, and Sydney.

Lunar eclipse visibility in India and commencement Time

Regrettably for observers in India, the penumbral lunar eclipse will remain invisible as it will occur below the horizon. However, enthusiasts worldwide can witness this celestial marvel unfold.
 
The lunar eclipse is scheduled to commence on March 25 at 10:23 am IST, marking the beginning of an attracting celestial event that promises to captivate viewers across the globe.