Chandra Grahan 2023: Today marks the first lunar eclipse of 2023. This will be a penumbral eclipse because the moon will pass through the penumbra instead of the deepest part of its shadow, the umbra. This cosmic event will be visible from parts of Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia and the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans, according to Time and Date.
A penumbral eclipse occurs when Earth blocks some of the Sun’s direct light from the surface of the full Moon and covers all or part of the Moon with its penumbra or outer shadow. We experience a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Near miss! During that time #hemisphere lunar calendar #eclipse On May 5, the Moon will pass about 160 kilometers (100 miles) past Earth’s darkest region. #dark.
According to our data, this is the fourth near-miss between 2001 and 2050.https://t.co/Y8iL6vau4Y pic.twitter.com/jhsuCI5z17
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May 3, 2023
This year’s full flower moon—at 17:34 UTC on May 5—is special: it will create the deepest #hemisphere #eclipse until September 2042.https://t.co/l26UC3eQ65https://t.co/5NqugoYUIqhttps://t.co/wb4bdUFXS4
📷: ©https://t.co/uAUCKqatOh#full moon #fullmooninmay #moonflower pic.twitter.com/yvPPr90TnZ
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May 3, 2023
In this article, you will learn about Chandra Grahan, its impact, importance, and its dos and don’ts.
Do’s and Don’ts for Chandra Grahan 2023
According to astrological beliefs, all should avoid oil massage, drinking water, urinating, combing hair, brushing teeth, traveling or starting a new job. Pregnant women are encouraged not to go out during the eclipse. According to Drik Panchang, the newborn may become handicapped or handicapped due to pollution and bad effects of Rahu and Ketu, and the chances of miscarriage will increase.
Chandra Grahan’s time in India
The eclipse will begin at 08:44 pm IST on May 5 and end at 01:01 am IST on May 6, according to timeanddate.com. This celestial phenomenon will be visible from all cities of India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Varanasi, Mathura, Pune, Surat, Kanpur, Visakhapatnam, Patna, Ooty, Chandigarh, Ujjain, Varanasi, Mathura, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima and other areas.
| Stage | Time |
| Total Chandra Grahan | 1 hour 24 minutes 28 seconds |
| Partial Chandra Grahan | 3 hours 38 minutes 35 seconds |
| Penumbral Chandra Grahan | 5 hours 52 minutes 2 seconds |
City wise timing for Chandra Grahan 2023
The celestial event will be visible across major cities of the country, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Pune, some of the famous cities in India. Check out the eclipse timing below:
Chandra Grahan’s time in Bihar
The penumbral lunar eclipse in Bihar will begin on Friday from 8:44 pm on May 5. It will peak at 10:52 pm with an intensity of -0.046 and will end at 1:01 am on May 6 5.
Chandra Grahan’s time in Lucknow
The lunar eclipse will begin at 08:44 pm IST on May 5 and will end at 01:01 am IST on May 6. The best time to witness the movement of celestial bodies is during its peak at Friday 10:56 p.m.
Chandra Grahan’s time in Delhi
The solar eclipse in the capital will begin at 08:44 pm IST on May 5 and end at 01:01 am IST on May 6. The total duration of the event will be 4 hours and 18 minutes.
Chandra Grahan’s time in Mumbai
The first lunar eclipse will begin on May 5 at 08:44 pm and will reach its peak intensity around 11 pm. And it will end on May 6 at 1:01 am
Chandra Grahan 2023 Timings in Gurgaon
The penumbral solar eclipse on May 5 will begin at 8:44 p.m. It will peak or be closest to the center of the shadow at about 10:52 p.m. And then it will end at 1:01 a.m. around 193°.
Time of Chandra Grahan 2023 in Punjab
Similarly, like other parts of the country, the 2023 penumbral lunar eclipse will begin at 8:44 pm and end at 1:01 am. The duration of the eclipse will be 4 hours and 15 minutes.
What is Sutak?
Sutak is the period before the eclipse, usually starting 9 hours before the actual start of the Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse. According to Drikpanchang, this was considered an inauspicious period before Surya Grahan and Chandra Grahan. Furthermore, during Sutak, the Earth’s atmosphere is polluted and additional precautions need to be taken to avoid any harmful side effects caused by the pollution.
What is Sutak timing for Chandra Grahan 2023?
Solar and Solar Eclipses, also known as Chandra Grahan and Surya Grahan, have great significance in the Hindu calendar. Sutak refers to the unfortunate time that occurs before a solar eclipse. Sutak is observed 12 hours before the Solar Eclipse and 9 hours before the Solar Eclipse. You should not visit temples and start any important quests. According to information, the first lunar eclipse ceremony of the year will begin at around 11:45 am
However, according to the online Hindu calendar Drik Panchang, there will be no Sutak Kaal for the first Chandra grahan in 2023.
Did you know that the first lunar eclipse of the year occurs on Buddha Purnima day? This coincidence last occurred on May 26, 2021. The date has great religious significance for Buddhists and followers of Buddhism.
The moon will be about 3.8 thousand km from Earth during the eclipse. While many believe this is the shortest distance between Earth and the moon, this distance is reduced by 20 thousand kilometers during the Supermoon effect, making the natural satellite appear larger than usual.
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