Lunar Eclipse 2023: A lunar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs due to the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth. The last eclipse of the year is set to take place on October 28, a rare partial lunar eclipse. Let’s explore this upcoming lunar eclipse’s date, time, and visibility.
Date & Time of Lunar Eclipse 2023 (Chandra Grahan) in India
As per space.com, the last Lunar Eclipse of the year will occur on October 28. It is set to begin on October 29, 2023, at 01:05 AM and end at 02:24 AM, lasting for 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Visibility of Chandra Grahan 2023 in Other Locations
The Lunar Eclipse will be visible in other places like Australia, Africa, South America, North America, Algeria, Japan, Mongolia, Indonesia, Spain, Britain, Korea, Bhutan, Nigeria, China, Sweden, Iran, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, Philippines, Afghanistan, and eastern parts of Brazil and the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, Indian and Arctic Oceans. In India, the Moon is about 62 degrees above the horizon.
How to watch the Lunar Eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is very safe to watch with your naked eye. There is no need for any equipment. You just need a comfortable place to look at it. If you want to get a better view, you can use the binoculars.
What is Partial Lunar Eclipse?
A partial Lunar eclipse happens when a segment of the Moon moves into the Earth’s shadow. During this celestial event, a section of the Moon dims as it moves into the Earth’s penumbral or umbral shadow. Although not as dramatic as a total eclipse, a partial Lunar eclipse still offers a captivating and mystical spectacle in the night sky, allowing us to witness the dance of celestial bodies in our universe.
