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First lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) of the year 2026 will occur on March 3

in State News February 23, 2026 Comments Off on First lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) of the year 2026 will occur on March 3 861 Views

Bhubaneswar, Feb 22: The first lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) of the year 2026 will occur on March 3 and will be visible in parts of India, including Odisha.

According to astronomical calculations, the eclipse will begin at 2:14 pm Indian Standard Time when the Moon enters the Earth’s penumbra. The partial phase will start at 3:20 pm, followed by the total lunar eclipse fro4:34 pmpm to 5:32 pm. The partial phase will end at 6:47 pm IST.

However, in Odisha, the Chandra Grahan will be visible only as a partial lunar eclipse from 6:00 p.m. to 6:47 p.m., shortly before moonset. Visibility will depend on clear sky conditions.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align in a specific configuration, causing the Earth’s shadow to fall on the Moon. It is a rare and striking celestial event that can be safely observed with the naked eye.

Scientists emphasised that a lunar eclipse has no harmful effects on people or on Earth.

AstronomerDr.r Subhendu Pattnaik said that if the sky remains clear, people in Odisha will be able to witness the partial phase of the eclipse unti6:47 p m pm. In 2026, there will be two lunar eclipses and two solar eclipses during the year.

 

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