September 2024 will be an exciting time for skywatchers, as the second lunar eclipse of the year is about to occur. On September 17 (in some parts of the world, September 18), a partial lunar eclipse will take place. According to NASA’s website, “The eclipse will occur at dusk for U.S. observers (as the Moon is rising over the West Coast). The Moon will appear slightly larger and brighter than the average full moon, although in practice it is difficult to tell the difference. The September full moon is often called the harvest moon, due to its association with harvest time in the Northern Hemisphere.”
Lunar Eclipse September 2024: Will Chandra Grahan be visible in India?
The lunar eclipse will not be visible in India. Lunar eclipses are visible from any location on the night side of the Earth, but the timing of the eclipse is such that it will be daytime in India.
According to Space.com, the partial lunar eclipse will be visible from most of North America, South America, Europe, parts of Africa, western areas of Asia and Russia, as well as parts of Antarctica.
Chandra Grahan 2024: Lunar Eclipse Timings
The moon will be below the horizon and will not be visible in India. According to IST, the date and time of the partial lunar eclipse in September 2024 are as follows:
The penumbral eclipse begins on September 18 at 06:11 IST
Partial eclipse begins: September 18 at 07:42 am IST
Maximum Eclipse: September 18 at 08:14 am IST
Partial eclipse ends: September 18 at 08:45 am IST
The penumbral eclipse ends on September 18 at 10:17 am IST
(Source: timeanddate.com)
Lunar Eclipse 2024: Sutak Kaal
Eclipses have a special significance in the Hindu religion. According to astrology, the Sutak Kaal is an inauspicious period preceding certain events, such as solar or lunar eclipses. In the case of lunar eclipses, the Sutak Kaal usually begins nine hours before the eclipse. But since the eclipse will not be visible in India, the Sutak does not apply.
According to Drik Panchang, “If Chandra Grahan is not visible in your city but is visible in some nearby cities, you should not observe it. The precautions that are advised during Sutak should only be taken if Chandra Grahan is visible in your city. Chandra Grahan is considered even if the Moon is not visible due to cloudy weather or other weather conditions.”
When and where to watch Chandra Graham’s September film
While India will not witness the lunar eclipse, live feeds will also be available from observatories and space agencies around the world, which will broadcast the eclipse as it happens. People in North America, South America, Europe, parts of Africa, western areas of Asia and Russia and parts of Antarctica will be able to witness the lunar eclipse.
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