Updated On: 05 May, 2023 05:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Eclipses are significant astronomical events that are rarely observed. Chandra Grahans, often referred to as lunar eclipses. It takes place when the Earth blocks the Moon from receiving light from the Sun. This happens when the Earth is in the centre of a straight line formed by the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon

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On May 5, India will experience the unique Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will continue from 8:45 p.m. to 1:02 a.m. (Indian time) on Friday, reaching its peak at 10:56 p.m. Additionally, observers will be treated to subtle changes in the Moon`s colour and shadow during this time.
Eclipses are significant astronomical events that are rarely observed. Chandra Grahans, often referred to as lunar eclipses. It takes place when the Earth blocks the Moon from receiving light from the Sun. This happens when the Earth is in the centre of a straight line formed by the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon.