lunar eclipse of the year, first time in 152 years

Lunar eclipse of the year, first time in 152 years

Today is the first lunar eclipse of the year, where the moon will not only appear red in colour, but will be slightly bigger and brighter than usual during the eclipse. Lunar eclipse 2018 will be more special because for the first time in 152 years, a supermoon (when the moon is unusually closer to earth), a blue moon (a second full moon in a calendar month) and a blood moon (a moment during an eclipse when the moon turns red) will coincide. Lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan, popularly known as in India is one of the biggest astronomical events.

Lunar eclipse 2018: Timings of Chandra Grahan in India

In India, the eclipse will begin at 5:18 pm and the total duration of the eclipse will be one hour 16 minutes, starting 6:21 pm today. It will be visible by 7:37 pm and the partial eclipse will end at 8:41 pm. After this, you will witness lunar eclipse on December 31, 2028.