The first lunar eclipse of 2023 is set to take place on Friday. The penumbral lunar eclipse 2023 or chandra grahan , will begin on May 5 at about 8. 44 pm and can be easily seen in India if the sky is clear. The rare celestial event will reach its maximum at 10.52 pm and end at 1.01 am.
A penumbral lunar eclipse will begin at around 8.45 pm on May 5. This will be the first lunar eclipse of the year and the second eclipse after April 20 s rare hybrid solar eclipse.
Lunar Eclipse 2023 India: The first of the two lunar eclipses this year will be seen in many parts of the world on May 5. A penumbral eclipse occurs when the Moon passes deep into the outer part of Earth s shadow (known as the penumbra).
Lunar Eclipse 2023 India Date and Time: Skywatchers are in for a treat as a penumbral lunar eclipse is set to take place on May 5. The rare celestial event will begin on 5 May 2023, at around 8.44 pm, reach its maximum at 10.52 pm, and end at 1:01 am on May 6.