Chandra Grahan 2021: The longest lunar eclipse of the year is going to happen soon, know date and timeChandra Grahan 2021: On November 19, the Moon will enter the shadow of the Earth, resulting in a partial lunar eclipse. This will be the last lunar eclipse of this year. A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon but is not in a perfect line. The Earth's shadow covers a small part of the Moon and as a result the Moon turns red.
North America, South America, East Asia, Australia and the Pacific region will all be able to see a partial lunar eclipse. A small area of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam will see a partial eclipse and Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand will see the last part of the eclipse with weather permitting.
Chandra Grahan 2021: When is the lunar eclipse 2021
Start time- 12:48 IST
End Time - 16:17 IST
At 14:34 IST, the Earth's shadow will cover 97% of the Moon at the time of most partial eclipses.
The last partial eclipse lasted 3 hours 28 minutes and 24 seconds, making it the longest eclipse of the twenty-first century and nearly 600 years. The Moon is expected to be seen in a bloody red color during this partial lunar eclipse. This happens when the red sun's rays pass through the Earth's atmosphere with the least deflection and fall on the Moon. According to media reports, the last time such a long partial eclipse will happen on 18 February 1440 and the next on 8 February 2669.
If you are in the northeastern region of India then you can see the eclipse with your naked eyes. There is no need for any special equipment like binoculars. There will be another total lunar eclipse on 16 May 2022, although it will not be seen from India. There will be a total lunar eclipse in India on 8 November 2022.
Frost Moon or Beaver Moon is the name given to the full moon on Friday 19 November. The November full moon got its name Frost Moon or Beaver Moon because it is when the first snowfall and frost occur, and the beavers begin to build their bridges or nets. Both the Loi Krathong festival in Thailand and the Tzangdaing festival in Myanmar are held on this full moon. On Friday, India celebrates Kartik Purnima which is also known as Kartika Deepam.
