Lunar eclipse 2023: When will it be visible in India? Check date, time, myths, Dos and don'ts here
Saka Era). Though Moon will enter penumbra at midnight of 28th October, the umbral phase will start in the early hour of 29th October. The duration of the eclipse will be 1hour and 19 minutes.
The umbral phase of the eclipse will begin at 01 hr. 05 min IST on 29th October and will end at 02h 24m IST. Apart from India, the partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Western Pacific Ocean, Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, eastern South America, north–eastern North America, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean, as per PIB release.
Hunter's Moon, the full Moon comes after the Harvest Moon. The name "Hunter's Moon" is believed as a call for hunters to go hunting in order to get ready for the upcoming colder months, as per Indystar.com report. As per Space.com, on October 28, at 2:01 pm EDT (1801 GMT), the Full Hunter's Moon will undergo a partial lunar eclipse while will reach the umbra or darker portion of Earth's shadow at around 3:35 pm EDT (1935 GMT), As per the report, it will peak at around 4:14 pm EDT and then at around 6:26 pm EDT (2226 GMT), the eclipse will come to an end.
There are some popular myths and beliefs when a lunar eclipse occurs. Some includes: avoiding eating and sleeping, taking bath after eclipse. Some also believe that eclipse can affect pregnant women, can turn people blind when seen through naked eye.
Some also believe that during a lunar eclipse a simple wound don't heal fast and leave an everlasting scar. -Until there is a lunar eclipse, tulsi leaves must be added to food products. -Before and after the eclipse, take a holy bath to purify your body and spirit.
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