Lunar Eclipse 2023: The first lunar eclipse of the year today, a rare coincidence after 130 years; What will be the effect in India?

Posted on 5th May 2023 by rohit kumar

Lunar Eclipse 2023: The first lunar eclipse of the year 2023 is falling on 5 May. This shadow will be a lunar eclipse. People in India will be able to see this astronomical event. However, its Sutak period will not be valid. This eclipse is happening after 130 years on Buddha Purnima.

 

When does a lunar eclipse happen?

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon. Whereas, a penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes into the lighter outer region of Earth's shadow, called the penumbra. This is a region where the Earth appears to cover part of the Sun's disk.

 

Where will the lunar eclipse be visible?

The penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible from most parts of Asia, Australia, Africa, the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica, and Europe. Spotted in all cities of India including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Varanasi, Mathura, Pune, Surat, Kanpur, Visakhapatnam, Patna, Ooty, Chandigarh, Ujjain, Varanasi, Mathura, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima Will be able to go

 

Will the lunar eclipse be visible in India or not?

According to astronomy and the Hindu calendar, the lunar eclipse will not be visible in India. However, according to timeanddate.com, people in some parts of India will be able to see the lunar eclipse.

 

When will the lunar eclipse start in India?

The first lunar eclipse of the year 2023 will begin at 8.44 pm on May 5, according to Indian time. It will run till 1.01 am on the night of 6th May. The highest period of lunar eclipse will be at 10.52 pm.

 

When will the penumbral lunar eclipse be visible in Indian cities?

New Delhi: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Mumbai: 8:44 am to 1:01 am (May 6)

Gurugram: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Hyderabad: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Bengaluru: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Chennai: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Kolkata: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Bhopal: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Chandigarh: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Patna: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Ahmedabad: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Visakhapatnam: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Guwahati: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Ranchi: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Imphal: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Itanagar: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

 

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