CHANDRA GRAHANA (Lunar Eclipse - 3rd March 2026) - Observations
Observations on CHANDRA GRAHANA (Lunar Eclipse) dtd/- 03.03.2026 On 3rd March 2026, India will witness the concluding stages of a total lunar eclipse, with the Moon rising while already in eclipse - #Grasthodaya The visible duration varies significantly across the country because the Eclipse ends (Umbral phase) occurs at the same time globally (18:48 IST), but Moonrise times differ by region. Duration Range in India... The visible duration of the umbral phase (the most noticeable part) ranges from just a few minutes to over 1.5 hours: Longest Duration (Northeast India): Viewers in the Northeast will see the eclipse for the longest time. In Dibrugarh, for example, the duration is 1 hour and 39 minutes (Moonrise at 17:09 IST). Shortest Duration (Western India): Cities in the west will see the shortest duration. In Mumbai, the visible umbral phase lasts only 3 minutes (Moonrise at 18:45 IST), while in Ahmedabad, it lasts about 4 minutes. Central & South India: Most major citi...