Total Lunar Eclipse 2026: When, where and how to watch this Chandra Grahan

One of the biggest events - Lunar Eclipse is going to take place on March 3, 2026. This will be a rare celestial event and people are super excited to witness this phenomenon tomorrow. This will be total lunar eclipse and all the sky watchers and astronomers are excited because this event will be visible in India and they would be able to witness it and capture this event. Let's know more about this celestial event:

What is Lunar Eclipse?

When Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, its shadow is cast across the lunar surface, causing a lunar eclipse. This alignment is only possible when the moon is full. The moon appears red at totality because of Rayleigh Scattering, which is the Earth's atmosphere's variable dispersion of all color ranges in inverse proportion to their wavelength. Because red is less diffused than other colors, it falls on the moon and gives it a crimson appearance.

Chandra Grahan 2026: Three types of Lunar Eclipse

Total Lunar Eclipse

The moon completely passes into the shadow of the Earth, producing what is known as a "Blood Moon," in which sunlight refracts through the atmosphere of the Earth, giving the moon a reddish-orange appearance.

Partial Lunar Eclipse

It appears as though a bite has been made in our planet's satellite since just a fraction of the Moon reaches the deepest area of the Earth's shadow.

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

The eclipse is so subtle that it is frequently quite difficult to notice with the naked eye as the Moon passes into Earth's weak outer shadow.

Lunar Eclipse 2026: When and where to watch?

The total lunar eclipse is scheduled for March 3, 2026, according to a notice from India's Ministry of Earth Sciences. With the exception of a few locations in the Northeast and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where the eclipse's totality phase will also be visible, the majority of India will witness the lunar eclipse's end at moonrise. According to the India Meteorological Department, the eclipse will be visible for up to 31 minutes in locations like Chennai and Kanniyakumari.

Lunar Eclipse 2026: How to witness this Chandra Grahan?

1. You are advised to choose a pollution free area or find a location where the sky is clear and you can witness the Chandra Grahan.

2. You should carry your DSLR'S to capture this rare celestial event in your camera's.

3. You would be able to witness this event with your naked eyes so you don't need to use binoculars and telescope.

4. In case you want every detail of this event, you should use binocular or telescope.

5. Pick a spot where the eastern horizon is clearly visible.
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