Lunar Eclipse 2021: India date, time, where to watch - All you need to know about first Chandra Grahan of 2021

DNA Web Team | Updated: Mar 18, 2021, 05:30 PM IST

Lunar eclipse is a natural phenomena which occurs when the moon moves into the shadow of the earth.

Lunar eclipse is a natural phenomena which occurs when the moon moves into the shadow of the earth. Two lunar and two solar eclipses will be visible in India in 2021. 

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Check the date, time and visibility details of lunar and solar eclipses in India in 2021. 

The first lunar eclipse of 2021 will occur on May 26 and this will be a total lunar eclipse. This lunar eclipse will be visible in India, South Asia, East Asia, Australia, much of North America, South America, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean and Antarctica. 

In India the eclipse would begin at 2:17 pm and end at 7:19 pm. 

Two lunar eclipses will occur this year, the first lunar eclipse will take place on May 26, 2021 while the second will take place on November 19, 2021.

The first lunar eclipse will be seen in India, Australia, America, Asia and the Pacific Ocean region. In India, the first lunar eclipse of 2021 will be the shadow lunar eclipse but it will be a full lunar eclipse in other countries. 

According to the Hindu religion, people follow some rules during the lunar eclipse. Some people prefer not to use sharp object during the eclipse. Many Hindus observe fast too.