Lunar Eclipse 2023: Will It Be Visible In India? Check Date, Time, And Other Details

In an unusual celestial event, the month of October in 2023 is poised to host its second eclipse on the 29th of October, occurring just 14 days after the Solar eclipse on October 14.

What Is a Lunar Eclipse ?

According to NASA, lunar eclipse s transpire during the full moon phase. This phenomenon unfolds when Earth aligns precisely between the Moon and the Sun, casting its shadow on the lunar surface, resulting in its dimming and occasionally a dramatic reddish hue over a span of several hours. Every lunar eclipse is observable from half of Earth.

What Is a Partial Lunar Eclipse ?

A Partial Lunar Eclipse takes place when the Earth positions itself between the full moon and the sun.

Partial Lunar Eclipse Date:

As officially communicated by the Ministry of Science, a partial lunar eclipse is scheduled for the 28th and 29th of October, 2023 (6-7 Kartika, 1945 Saka Era). Although the Moon will enter the penumbra on the midnight of October 28th, the umbral phase will commence in the early hours of October 29th.

Will the Partial Lunar Eclipse Be Visible in India?

This eclipse will be observable in a wide expanse, including the Western Pacific Ocean, Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, eastern South America, northeastern North America, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the South Pacific Ocean, as stated in the PIB release. The Partial Lunar Eclipse will be viewable from all locations in India, around midnight. The eclipse will last for 1 hour and 19 minutes. The umbral phase will initiate at 01:05 AM IST on the 29th of October and conclude at 02:24 AM IST.

When Will the Next Lunar Eclipse Occur in India?

According to the PIB statement, the subsequent lunar eclipse will be a Total Lunar Eclipse, visible from India on the 7th of September 2025. A total lunar eclipse transpires when the entire Moon enters Earth's umbral shadow. India last witnessed a lunar eclipse on the 8th of November, 2022, which was a total eclipse.