The world is about to witness a Total Lunar Eclipse tomorrow i.e. on November 8, 2022, which is also the last lunar eclipse of 2022. When the Sun, Earth, and Moon align together in such a way that the Moon passes through Earth's shadow, a lunar eclipse occurs. However, for a total eclipse to occur the entire Moon has to fall within the darkest part of Earth's shadow, called the umbra.
Total lunar eclipses also tend to make the moon look a reddish hue. And although the last total lunar eclipse occurred in May 2022, the forthcoming lunar eclipse is way more special and rare than the last one.
What Makes Chandra Grahan 2022 Special?
What makes this lunar eclipse special is the fact that it's not only the last lunar eclipse of the year but also the last total lunar eclipse to happen for the coming 3 years. Although we'll continue to see partial and penumbral lunar eclipses during this time, the next occurrence of a total lunar eclipse is said to happen on March 14, 2025. Hence, you should definitely check out this eclipse tomorrow.
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.
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Lunar Eclipse 2022 Timings In India
According to NASA, the Penumbral eclipse begins at 12:02 am PST i.e. 1:32 pm IST and ends at 5:50 am PST i.e. 7:20 pm IST. Meanwhile, the Partial eclipse begins at 1:09 am PST, i.e. 2:39 pm IST and ends at 4:49 am PST i.e. 6:19 pm IST. On the other hand, the total Lunar Eclipse begins at 2:17 am PST i.e. 3:47 pm and ends at 3:42 am PST i.e. 5:12 pm IST.
Lunar Eclipse November 8 2022 Timings In Indian Metro Cities
Enlisted below are the timings during which the upcoming lunar eclipse will be visible in some major Indian cities.
Mumbai - People in Mumbai can witness a Partial Lunar Eclipse starting at 06:01 pm and ending at 07:26 pm. In Mumbai, the Moon will be visible with 14% obscuration.
Delhi - With a 66% obscuration, a Partial Eclipse can be seen in Delhi starting at 05:28 pm and ending at 07:26 pm.
Kolkata - Unlike Mumbai and Delhi, Kolkata will actually witness the Total Lunar Eclipse in its full glory. Here, the eclipse will begin at 04:52 pm and end at 07:26 pm, lasting for 2 hours and 34 minutes.
Bangalore - With 23% obscuration, a Partial Lunar Eclipse will start at 05:49 pm and end at 07:26 pm in Bangalore.
Chennai - The city of Chennai will witness a Partial Lunar Eclipse for 1 hour and 48 minutes starting at 05:42 pm, and ending at 07:26 pm.
Hyderabad - The visibility of the Lunar Eclipse in Hyderabad will start at 05:43 pm and will end at 07:26 pm with the end of the eclipse.
Lunar Eclipse Timings In Other Major Cities
Check out the Lunar Eclipse timing in some other major cities in India:
Out of these, the cities of Agartala, Bhubaneshwar, Guwahati, Kohima, Patna and Siliguri will witness the Total Lunar Eclipse meanwhile others can see a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
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