Lunar Eclipse in India:observed mainly in eastern region Arunanchal Pradesh

The first lunar eclipse of the year will be witness in the eastern parts of India, including the eastern Arunanchal Pradesh on Saturday.

Some parts of Arunachal will witness the “Chandra Grahan” lasting for four minutes 43 seconds after the moon rise. In some places moon can be seen rising during the eclipse also.

West Bengal and Odisha can witness the partial eclipse around 5.50 pm and it will end around 7.14 pm in the evening.

The total lunar eclipse will start around 3.45 pm and will last till 5.32 pm, with total at 5.27 pm.  The celestial phenomenon is different as it will be passing through earth shadow’s edge rather than passing deep into the Earth shadow.

Western part of North America will have the best view of the eclipse. Lunar eclipse can be witnessed in Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, New Zealand, Japan, and some eastern parts of