Lunar eclipse 2024: Can people in India see first Chandra Grahan of this year? Check key details here
lunar eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, causing a shadow to be cast on the Moon. This event requires the Sun, Earth, and Moon to align closely in a straight line, a configuration termed syzygy. Such alignment occurs specifically during a full moon when the Moon is positioned opposite the Sun from the perspective of Earth.
This year, the event will happen on March 25, 2024 which will coincide with the festival of Holi. The penumbral lunar eclipse is scheduled to commence at 10:24 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), reach its peak at 12:43 PM IST, and conclude by 3:01 PM IST.
Can you see the eclipse in India?
Regrettably, the upcoming eclipse on March 25, 2024, will not be observable from India due to its timing during daylight hours when the Moon remains below the horizon. Instead, the penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible in regions across Europe, Africa, and certain parts of South America. Penumbral lunar eclipses occur when the Moon traverses through the Earth's penumbral shadow, resulting in a subtle shading on the Moon's surface, as opposed to the more dramatic total or partial eclipses.
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, earth, and moon align, with the earth partially or completely covering the moon with its shadow.
What are the different types of Lunar eclipses?
There are three types of lunar eclipses:
Penumbral eclipse: Least noticeable, as the Moon only moves through the Earth’s penumbral shadow, causing a slight shading on the Moon’s surface. Partial lunar
