Lunar Eclipse 2023: On rare occasions, the month of October will witness the second eclipse on October 28. Lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan will be observed just 14 days after the solar eclipse on October 14.
What is lunar eclipse?
According to NASA, lunar eclipses occur during the full moon phase. When the Earth is directly between the moon and the sun, the Earth’s shadow falls on the moon’s surface, darkening it and sometimes turning the moon’s surface a striking red over the course of a few hours. Each lunar eclipse is visible from half of the Earth.
Where will the lunar eclipse be visible in India and on time
The partial lunar eclipse will be visible from all places in India around midnight. The partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the full moon and the sun. The solar eclipse will begin on Saturday, i.e., October 28, and will continue until October 29. According to reports, the solar eclipse will begin around 11:31 PM in India. According to the official publication of the Ministry of Science, a partial lunar eclipse will occur on October 28-29, 2023 (6-7 Kartika, 1945 Saka era). Although the Moon enters the penumbra at midnight on October 28, the umbra phase begins in the early hour of October 29. The duration of the solar eclipse will be 1 hour and 19 minutes. The umbral phase of the solar eclipse begins at 1 a.m. 05 min IST on October 29 and ends at 02:24 IST.
What is the Full Hunter’s Moon?
Apart from India, the partial lunar eclipse will be visible in the western Pacific Ocean, Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, eastern South America, northeastern North America, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean and the southern Pacific Ocean, according to PIB release. Hunter’s Moon, the full moon comes after the Harvest Moon. It is believed that the name “Hunter’s Moon” is a call for hunters to go hunting to prepare for the colder months ahead. Indystar.com report.
From Space.com, On October 28 at 2:01 PM EDT (1801 GMT), the Full Hunter’s Moon will undergo a partial lunar eclipse as it reaches the umbra, or dark part of Earth’s shadow, around 3:35 PM EDT (1935 GMT), according to report will peak around 4:14 PM EDT and then around 6:26 PM EDT (2226 GMT) the eclipse will end.
Popular beliefs associated with the lunar eclipse
There are some popular myths and beliefs when a lunar eclipse occurs. Some include: avoiding eating and sleeping, taking a bath after the eclipse. Some also believe that eclipse can affect pregnant women and can make people blind if seen with the naked eye. Some also believe that during a lunar eclipse, a simple wound does not heal quickly and leaves an everlasting scar.
Do’s and don’ts during lunar eclipse:
Dos
-Until a lunar eclipse occurs, tulsi leaves should be added to food products.
-Take a holy bath before and after the solar eclipse to purify your body and mind.
Do not
-During a lunar eclipse, it is generally advised to stay at home and refrain from starting new projects or even activities.
-Pregnant women are also strictly prohibited from going outside during a lunar eclipse, and cutting or sewing fabrics, carrying sharp tools such as scissors or knives, or using knives is also avoided as it could harm the unborn child could harm.
-People avoid consuming food while not viewing the solar eclipse with the naked eye.
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Updated: Oct 27, 2023 10:26 IST