Chandra Grahan 2023 Today in India: Check the Timings, Live Updates and Sutak Kaal Do’s and Don’ts Here

Chandra Grahan 2023 Time Today in India: Lunar eclipses have continued to fascinate people around the world. In many cultures, lunar eclipses hold spiritual and mystical significance, while modern astronomers and scientists eagerly study and analyse them so that we can learn more about the Earth-Moon system.  The month of October will witness another celestial event with a partial lunar eclipse. This month will witness a partial lunar eclipse.  

Chandra Grahan, also known as the Lunar Eclipse, is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the Earth casts its shadow on the Moon. These eclipses are relatively common, occurring several times a year. However, they are not always visible from all parts of the world.

October 28, 2023, will be the last lunar eclipse of this year and it will be visible from all the cities in India. The next lunar eclipse will occur on March 25, 2024, according to NASA. The Times of India mentioned: "This celestial event is going to take place on Sharad Purnima in the month of Ashwina under the zodiac sign Aries."

What time is the partial lunar eclipse of the full moon this weekend? 🌘 https://t.co/ALpWGhsGUX

— Stonehenge U.K (@ST0NEHENGE) October 27, 2023

Set your alarms for the partial lunar eclipse! 🌔

A pair of binoculars will help magnify the view, and no protective eyewear is required since observing lunar eclipses is safe, according to PAGASA.

Related video: https://t.co/6eLa3r2Cbx pic.twitter.com/U4CzAWaSMJ

— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) October 28, 2023

At 1:45 AM IST on October 29, 2023, the maximum eclipse of the Chandra Grahan 2023 occurred. This means that 12% of the Moon was covered by Earth's umbra, or darkest shadow.

#WATCH | Visuals of the lunar eclipse from Nehru Planetarium in Delhi.#LunarEclipse2023 pic.twitter.com/JCNV3gFEww

— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2023

Where and How to Watch Chandra Grahan 2023 Live?  

There are a few places where you can watch today's Chandra Grahan live:

• TimeandDate.com will be streaming the Chandra Grahan live on their YouTube channel. The broadcast will begin at October 29 at 12:30 AM
• Virtual Telescope Project will also be streaming the eclipse live on their website and YouTube channel. The live broadcast will begin on October 28 at 11:30 PM

In addition to these, there are many other websites and channels that will be streaming the eclipse live. You can find a list of these on websites like Space.com 

Chandra Grahan 2023: Live Updates

The penumbral phase of the Chandra Grahan 2023 started at 11:32. The full moon looks quite beautiful and many images are coming in: 

Source: Zee Business

Visuals of lunar eclipse from Kolkata, West Bengal.#LunarEclipse2023 pic.twitter.com/EM1urIBxjm

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 28, 2023

Source: YouTube/ TimeAndDate

At 1:05 AM IST on October 29, 2023, the partial phase of the Chandra Grahan 2023 begins. This means that a portion of the Moon will be covered by Earth's umbra, or darkest shadow.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Visuals of the lunar eclipse from Mumbai's Chembur.#LunarEclipse2023 pic.twitter.com/BbylSoq8ka

— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2023

What Is a Partial Lunar Eclipse? 

In a partial lunar eclipse, only a portion of the Moon is cast in shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon is cast in shadow. In a penumbral lunar eclipse, the Moon passes through the penumbra of the Earth's shadow, which is a less dark region.

NASA describes a partial lunar eclipse as: “An imperfect alignment of Sun, Earth and Moon results in the Moon passing through only part of Earth's umbra. The shadow grows and then recedes without ever entirely covering the Moon.”

Also Read - Chandra Grahan 2023 Time: जानें चंद्र ग्रहण का समय और सूतक काल में क्या न करें

Chandra Grahan 2023 Today Time in India and City-Wise Timings

According to NASA, the next Chandra Grahan will occur on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at an Umbral Magnitude of 0.122. The eclipse will be visible in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

According to Times of India, the partial lunar eclipse of 2023 will be visible in India on October 28, 2023. The eclipse will begin at 11:32 PM IST on October 28 and will end at 2:24 AM IST on October 29. The greatest eclipse will occur at 1:45 AM IST on October 29.

Here are all the details about the timings of the lunar eclipse according to the Drikpanchang:

Chandra Grahan 2023 City Wise Timings

The Chandra Grahan 2023 will be visible in all parts of India. The following table shows the city-wise timings for the eclipse:

Source: Zee Business

Chandra Grahan 2023 Sutak Timings 

Drikpanchang states that the sutak period for a lunar eclipse lasts for 9 hours, or 3 prahars (Sanskrit for a three-hour period). The Sutak Kaal for Chandra Grahan has already started from 02:52 PM IST on October 28. 

Here are the timings of the Sutak Kaal for Chandra Grahan 2023: 

Do’s and Don’ts During Chandra Grahan 2023 Sutak Kaal 

Do’s

• Chant mantras or meditate.
• Read religious texts.
• Engage in spiritual activities such as yoga or pranayama.
• Give charity or donate to the needy.
• Help others in need.
• Spend time with family and friends.

Don’ts

According to Drikpanchang, here are some activities to avoid during the lunar eclipse: 

• Don’t consume any food or beverages during the eclipse. 
• Pregnant women should not go out during the sutak kaal. 
• Oil massage, drinking water, brushing teeth, and combing hair should be avoided. 
• Don’t start new ventures or projects.