First Lunar Eclipse Of 2023 On May 5; Here’s Everything You Need To Know

New Delhi: The first Lunar Eclipse of the year 2023 or Chandra Grahan is set to take place on May 5, Friday. Here are a few common FAQs about the upcoming lunar eclipse.

What is Lunar Eclipse 2023?

Lunar Eclipse is a planetary phenomenon when the shadow of the Earth falls on the Moon. The first lunar eclipse is a penumbral eclipse that occurs when the moon passes through a penumbral region of the shadow without touching the umbral region of the shadow.

Lunar Eclipse 2023 in India Date and time

The first Lunar Eclipse of the year 2023 will occur on May 5, Friday in India.

First Contact with the Penumbra – 8:45 PM

Maximum of Lunar Eclipse – 10:53 PM

Last Contact with the Penumbra – 1 AM, May 6

Duration of Penumbral Phase – 4 hours 15 mins 34 secs

Lunar Eclipse 2023: When is the next Lunar Eclipse?

The second Lunar eclipse will occur on October 28. The partial Lunar eclipse will start at 1:06 AM and 2:22 AM. The Lunar eclipse will be of 1 hour 16 mins 16 secs duration.

Lunar Eclipse 2023: How long does a Lunar Eclipse last?

The duration of the year’s first lunar eclipse is 4 hours 15 mins 34 secs as per Drik Panchang. However, the eclipse’s duration varies depending on the location.