Lunar Eclipse 2022: Date, Time, Visibility in India, and More about Chandra Grahan

Lunar Eclipse 2022: The last Lunar Eclipse of 2022 will occur this weekend, coinciding with Karthik Purnima. It will be a Total Lunar Eclipse and visible in different parts of the world. 

A total lunar eclipse – sometimes called a #BloodMoon – is set to peak Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 5:17am ET (1017 UTC). It's the last one until 2025.

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Lunar Eclipse 2022 Date

The last Lunar Eclipse of 2022 is all set to catch the attention of the stargazers on 8 November. Also, this is the second Lunar Eclipse of the year.

Lunar Eclipse 2022 Timings in India

According to the Indian government’s Ministry of Earth Science, the eclipse will begin at 2.39 PM IST on November 8, with the total eclipse starting at 3.46 PM IST. The stage of the eclipse when the Moon is fully in the Earth’s shadow will end at 5.12 PM IST and the partial phase of the eclipse will end at 6.19 PM IST.

Where and how to watch the Total Lunar Eclipse?

If you are unable to watch the Total Lunar Eclipse in your region, you can head to the official website of the Indian government’s Ministry of Earth Science to witness it. The celestial event will also be live-streamed on NASA's social media platforms and YouTube Channel. 

Will the Total Lunar Eclipse be visible in India?

The total phase of the eclipse will be in progress when the moon rises in Eastern parts of the nation, including Kolkata and Guwahati, according to the Ministry of Earth Science of the Indian government. However, totality would not have been complete for some cities, such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru, until Moonrise. However, most other Indian cities will be able to see a partial eclipse.

Will it be a Blood Moon?

This year's Lunar Eclipse will also be known as Blood Moon as the reddish tint on its surface gives it a unique appearance. This phenomenon is due to rayleigh scattering.  The Lunar Eclipse 2022 also coincides with Karthik Purnima and commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The date of Karthik Purnima varies depending upon the lunar calendar in use in the particular country or region. 

What is a Lunar Eclipse?

When the Sun and the Moon are opposite, a Lunar Eclipse occurs. Earth blocks the sunlight from reaching the Moon during this alignment, giving it a deep, rosy glow. 

Types of Lunar Eclipses

There are three types of Lunar Eclipses-- Total, Partial and Penumbral. 

In a Total Lunar Eclipse, the inner part of the Earth-- umbra -- falls on the surface of the Moon. At mid-eclipse, the Moon appears to be bloody red. 

In a Partial Lunar Eclipse, the inner part of the Earth-- umbra -- falls only on a fraction of the Moon's surface. The Moon appears to have a bite on its surface, which grows but never reaches the total phase. 

In a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, the outer part of the Earth-- penumbra-- falls on the surface of the Moon. A shading will appear on the Moon's surface at mid-eclipse, not visible to the naked eye.