India will be able to see the lunar eclipse on May 5, 2023, known as Chandra Grahan.

Image source – The Indian Express

On May 5, 2023, sky gazers in India will be able to witness a penumbral lunar eclipse, also known as Chandra Grahan. During this event, the Earth will be positioned between the Sun and the Moon, causing a slight shadow to fall on the lunar surface, resulting in a subtle darkening of the Moon.

While not as striking as a total lunar eclipse, during which the Moon can appear red or copper-colored, a penumbral lunar eclipse can still be a fascinating astronomical event. The article explains that during the eclipse, the Moon will pass through the outer part of Earth’s shadow, known as the penumbra, which will cause a gradual darkening of the lunar surface.

The article notes that the penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible in India and other parts of the world, including most of Asia, Australia, and North America. However, the visibility of the eclipse may vary depending on the weather conditions and the observer’s location.

The article goes on to explain that the eclipse will begin at 5:49 pm Indian Standard Time (IST) and will reach its maximum at 7:26 pm IST, with the event ending at 9:03 pm IST. The entire duration of the eclipse will be around three hours and fourteen minutes.

RE-reported from the story originally published in The Indian Express.