Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible In India today

way2barak, March 3: First total lunar eclipse of 2026, popularly known as Chandra Grahan, will be visible across large parts of India today. If weather conditions cooperate, this could be one of the most dramatic evening sky displays of the year.

According to astronomical data shared by Time and Date, the eclipse phases in India are expected at the following times:

Penumbral phase begins: 4:58 pm

Total eclipse begins: 4:58 pm

Total eclipse ends: 5:32 pm

Penumbral phase ends: 7:53 pm

As the Moon appears on the eastern horizon, it may look dimmer than usual or display a faint reddish hue. In several cities, the visible duration could be limited to roughly 20 minutes.

Observers in parts of Northeast India are expected to get a better view of the total phase. Cities likely to experience a clearer and longer window include:

Dibrugarh, Dispur, Guwahati, Itanagar and Shillong.

In these locations, the peak phase is expected between approximately 5:10 pm and 5:25 pm IST, depending on the exact spot.