Lunar Eclipse 2022: The last lunar eclipse of 2022 will occur on Tuesday, November 8 and will be visible in North America, the Pacific, Australia and Asia. In India, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Delhi, starting at 5:32 pm at moonrise and ending at 6:18 pm. Only the eastern parts of India including Kolkata, Siliguri, Patna, Ranchi and Guwahati will see a total lunar eclipse.
A total lunar eclipse is caused by the Moon passing through the umbra region (the region of complete shadow) created by the Earth. Tuesday’s lunar eclipse event is called a blood moon because the moon passes through the darkest part of Earth’s shadow during this time and appears red. No special equipment is required to view the eclipse. However, going to an area away from binoculars, binoculars and bright light helps with visibility.
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The last time a total lunar eclipse happened was on May 15, 2022. Whereas the most recent solar eclipse was observed on October 25, 2022. According to NASA, the next total lunar eclipse will occur on March 14, 2025.
Lunar Eclipse 2022: Sutak Timings
Do not forget the Sutak period, which is considered an inauspicious period according to religious beliefs. It is generally advised to stay indoors and avoid doing any new work during the eclipse.
According to the Drik Panchang, the lunar eclipse Sutak will start at 9:21 in the morning and will end at 6:18 in the evening. Meanwhile, the Sutak timings for children, the elderly and the sick will start at 2:48 pm and end at 6:18 pm.
Will the lunar eclipse be visible in India?
The partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Delhi, starting at 5:32 pm at moonrise and ending at 6:18 pm. Only the eastern parts of India including Kolkata, Siliguri, Patna, Ranchi and Guwahati will see a total lunar eclipse.
City Wise Lunar Eclipse Timings
Agartala: 04:38 PM to 07:26 PM.
Bengaluru: 05:49 PM to 07:26 PM.
Bhubaneswar: From 05:09 PM to 07:29 PM.
Chennai: 05:38 to 07:26 hrs.
Chandigarh: 05:26 PM to 07:26 PM
Delhi: 05:28 PM to 07:26 PM.
Guwahati: 04:32 PM to 07:26 PM.
Gurugram: 05:29 PM to 07:26 PM.
Hyderabad: 05:40 PM to 07:26 PM.
Kolkata: 04:52 PM to 07:26 PM.
Kohima: 04:23 PM to 07:26 PM.
Mumbai: From 06:01 PM to 07:26 PM.
Nagpur: 05:32 PM to 07:26 PM.
Noida: 05:27 PM to 07:26 PM.
Patna: 05:00 PM to 07:26 PM.
Srinagar: 05:28 PM to 07:26 PM.
Source: timeanddate.com
How to watch lunar eclipse?
No special equipment is required to view the lunar eclipse as it can be seen with the naked eye. For a better view, you can use binoculars or binoculars, but if you don’t have one you can watch the lunar eclipse online when NASA and other organizations stream it live.
Yes, it is safe to watch the lunar eclipse
According to science, it is safe to see the lunar eclipse directly with the eyes. Therefore, there is no need to take any special precautions to witness the lunar eclipse. However, Indian mythology defines various dos and don’ts during a lunar eclipse.
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It is said that one should chant holy mantras like Mahamrityunjaya Mantra. This reduces the harmful effects of negative energy caused by the eclipse. Some other remedies include adding a Tulsi (Basil) leaf to foods, and donating and donating to the needy. On the contrary, raw food should not be consumed during the eclipse. In India, popular traditions also advise not to go out during an eclipse as it can emit harmful rays.
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