Lunar Eclipse 2022: Some parts of India will witness the total lunar eclipse on November 8, a fortnight after the partial solar eclipse on October 25. This is the last Chandra Grahan of the year and will be visible in India in some cities. Lunar Eclipse 2022: Chandra Grahan date, time, Do’s and Don’ts.
The lunar eclipse in its totality will not be observed from everywhere, however, the beginning of the partial phase of the eclipse will be seen from some countries of Latin America., In India, Kolkata as well as other parts of the country will be able to witness the Chandra Grahan 2022.
Besides India and neighboring Pakistan, Afghanistan and parts of Russia, residents of other parts of Asia, North and South America, Australia, North Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean will be able to see the celestial event.
Total Lunar Eclipse 2022: Date, Time and Sutak Period
On November 8, the partial eclipse of the moon will begin at around 14:39 hours (IST) and will reach its totality phase around 15:46 hours. The eclipse in terms of the darkness of the moon will be maximum, at 16:29 hours, when the moon will be deep inside the shadow of the earth.
The total eclipse will end at around 17:11 hours and ultimately the partial eclipse will end around 18:19 hours. “The eclipse will be visible from all parts of India from the moonrise time, but the beginning phase both the partial and total eclipse will not be visible because both the event begins when the moon is below the horizon everywhere in India.
Lunar Eclipse 2022: Visibility in India on November 8
Kolkata – 4:54 pm
Kohima – 4:29 pm
Agartala – 4:29 pm
Guwahati – 4:29 pm
New Delhi – 5:31 pm
Bengaluru – 5:57 pm
Mumbai – 6:03 pm
Nagpur – 5:32 pm
Srinagar – 5:31 pm
Lunar Eclipse 2022: Do’s and Don’ts
1. In India, lunar eclipse is considered as inauspicious and refrain from eating or cooking. Pregnant women are advised to be extra cautious.
2. Lunar eclipses are not effective as Solar eclipses and safe to watch directly through eyes.
3. According to Indian mythology, one should chant holy mantras like the Mahamrityunjay mantra. This decreases the harmful impact of negative energy caused by the eclipse.
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4. People put Tulsi leaves to the food items to avoid the negative energy.
5. One should avoid eating and drinking during the eclipse phase too. People also advise to not step out during the grahan it may radiate harmful rays.
6. It is believed that during pregnancy when a pregnant woman watches a lunar eclipse, the baby will have a cleft lip.
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