A lunar eclipse is a fascinating astronomical event that allows you to see the moon in all its grandeur. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the functioning of our solar system and the movements of the celestial bodies. The first lunar eclipse of 2023 will be a penumbral eclipse and will occur today, May 5. It will fall on Buddha Purnima, which is considered an auspicious day. The 2023 lunar eclipse in India will begin today, May 5, usually at 8:44 IST, according to timeanddate.com. At around 10:52 IST, the shroud will reach its greatest stage or pinnacle. On May 6, penumbral overshadowing will end around 1:00 a.m.
This year’s Full Flower Moon, at 17:34 UTC on May 5, is special: it will produce the deepest #penumbral #eclipse until September 2042.https://t.co/l26UC3eQ65https://t.co/5NqugoYUIqhttps://t.co/wb4bdUFXS4
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May 3, 2023
Almost missed! During the #penumbral mole #eclipse On May 5, the Moon will pass within about 160 kilometers (100 miles) of the darkest part of the Earth. #shade.
According to our figures, it is the fourth closest near miss in the period 2001 to 2050.https://t.co/Y8iL6vau4Y pic.twitter.com/jhsuCI5z17
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May 3, 2023
What is an eclipse?
When a planet or moon passes through the shadow of another celestial body, an eclipse occurs. A syzygy is the name of this alignment of three celestial bodies. The two different types of eclipses are:
Solar Eclipse: A solar eclipse occurs when the New Moon passes in front of the Sun and Earth, obstructing their rays and creating a shadow over some areas of the planet.
Lunar Eclipse: On the other hand, when the Moon passes through the Earth’s shadow and becomes dark as a result, a lunar eclipse occurs.
Lunar eclipse 2023: All questions and answers here for Chandra Grahan on May 5
How does the lunar eclipse occur?
When the Moon passes through the Earth’s shadow and becomes dark as a result, a lunar eclipse occurs. Approximately every six months, during the full moon phase, when the Moon’s orbital plane is closest to the Earth’s orbital plane, such an alignment takes place during an eclipse season.
What are the different types of lunar eclipse?
There are three different types of lunar eclipses:
- Total lunar eclipse
- Penumbral lunar eclipse
- partial lunar eclipse
What is the penumbral lunar eclipse?
Total lunar eclipses, partial lunar eclipses, and penumbral lunar eclipses are the three different forms of lunar eclipses. The penumbra is the lighter outer region of a shadow. Partial solar eclipses are caused by the Moon’s penumbra, while penumbral lunar eclipses are caused by the Earth’s penumbra. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the penumbra, the thin, outer region of the Earth’s shadow, a penumbral lunar eclipse occurs. Because it is not as dramatic as other types of lunar eclipses, it is often confused with an ordinary Full Moon.
Total penumbral eclipses are a minor component of lunar eclipses and vary in frequency from 0 to 9 times per century. This oscillation has a period of about 600 years and correlates with the frequency of total threshold eclipses and tetrads.
When to see the 2023 penumbral lunar eclipse?
On May 5, the first Chandra Grahan or lunar eclipse will occur. According to Timeanddate.com, the penumbral eclipse will begin on May 5 at 10:11 a.m. EST (3:11 p.m. GMT), peak at 12:22 p.m. EST (5:22 p.m. GMT), and conclude at 2:31 p.m. pm EST (19:31 GMT). Indian skywatchers can watch the celestial event on May 5 at 8:44 pm IST, which will end at 1:00 am IST.
About the different phases of the 2023 lunar eclipse
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Phase |
Moment |
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Total Phase |
1 hour 24 minutes 28 seconds |
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Partial Phase |
3 Hours 38 Minutes 35 Seconds |
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Penumbral Phase |
5 Hours 52 Minutes 2 Seconds |
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Where will Chandra Grahan 2023 be visible?
The first lunar eclipse of the year will be visible from some areas of Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia and the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans, according to Time and Date. And this year people will also be able to witness the cosmic event in India.
Lunar Eclipse 2023 Time in India
The penumbral eclipse will begin on May 5 at approximately 8:44 IST, according to timeanddate.com. Around 10:52 IST, the eclipse will reach its maximum or peak phase. On May 6, the penumbral eclipse will end at approximately 1:00 a.m.
When almost the entire Moon is surrounded by the Earth’s umbra, that is when a lunar eclipse is most intense. The Moon will therefore not resemble a spherical cookie that has been bitten during the maximum phase. According to Earth Sky, the Moon will have a black tone. The lunar eclipse will last four hours and 18 minutes in total.
This celestial event will be visible in major parts of the country including New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Pune, which are some renowned cities in India.
Penumbral lunar eclipse of 2023: times by city
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City |
Schedules |
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Delhi |
20:44 TO 01:01 |
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Bombay |
20:44 TO 01:01 |
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Calcutta |
20:44 TO 01:01 |
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Chennai |
20:44 TO 01:01 |
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Bengaluru |
20:44 TO 01:01 |
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ranchi |
20:44 TO 01:01 |
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Patna |
20:44 TO 01:01 |
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Guwahati |
20:44 TO 01:01 |
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Ahmedabad |
20:44 TO 01:01 |
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Jaipur |
20:44 TO 01:01 |
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Bhopal |
20:44 TO 01:01 |
What are the different types of eclipses?
How to see the 2023 lunar eclipse live?
The umbra, the center of Earth’s shadow, is substantially darker than the penumbra, the outer shadow. Therefore, it can often be difficult to distinguish a penumbral lunar eclipse from a normal full moon. One can just walk out, look up and enjoy looking at it. No special equipment, such as a telescope, is required. However, binoculars or a small telescope will reveal specific details about the lunar surface. Watching the moon during an eclipse is just as fascinating as it is at other times. However, even with telescopes, it is difficult to see the beginning and end of a penumbral lunar eclipse.
When will the next lunar eclipse be in 2023?
The second lunar eclipse of 2023 will take place on October 28. It will be a partial lunar eclipse that will be seen in regions of Australia, eastern America, Europe, Africa and Asia. See the table below for more eclipse dates next year.
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Date |
Guy |
Regions |
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October 28, 2023 |
partial lunar eclipse |
Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia |
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March 25, 2024 |
Penumbral lunar eclipse |
America |
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September 18, 2024 |
partial lunar eclipse |
America, Europe, Africa |
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March 14, 2023 |
Total lunar eclipse |
Pacific, America, Western Europe, West Africa |
List of the next 8 penumbral eclipses
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Date |
Year |
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March 25th |
2024 |
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February 20-21 |
2027 |
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17 of August |
2027 |
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December 9-10 |
2030 |
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May 7 |
2031 |
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5th June |
2031 |
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30th of October |
2031 |
Difference between solar and lunar eclipse
What are the different types of full moon?
- wolf moon
- snow moon
- worm moon
- pink moon
- moon flower
- strawberry moon
- Buck Moon
- sturgeon moon
- full corn moon
- Hunter’s Moon
- beaver moon
- cold moon
Why is the lunar eclipse also called a blood moon?
The moon is completely in the shadow of the Earth. At the same time, some light from Earth’s sunrises and sunsets (on the planet’s disk) falls on the Moon’s surface. Because the light waves are elongated, they appear red. When this red light hits the moon’s surface, it also appears red.
What is the harvest moon?
The name “harvest moon” refers to the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox and is among the best-known moon names. Farmers can harvest crops from the fields well into the night thanks to Harvest Moon lighting. It usually happens in September.
FYI, there will be a total of four eclipses this year, including two solar and two lunar eclipses. The first solar eclipse, a hybrid solar eclipse, occurred on April 20. On October 14 there will be a second solar eclipse which will be an annular eclipse. On May 5, a penumbral lunar eclipse will occur, which will be the first of the year. A partial lunar eclipse will occur on October 28, which will be the last eclipse of the year.
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