Lunar eclipse on March 3

BENGALURU: A lunar eclipse is set to occur on March 3, coinciding with Holi festival, and will be visible in India. The eclipse will be a penumbral lunar eclipse, with the Moon passing through the Earth’s penumbra, giving it a reddish hue. This rare celestial event is expected to be a spectacular sight, with the Moon appearing to turn red.

The eclipse is said to be a Ketu-grahana, with the Moon passing through the shadow of Ketu, a shadow planet in Hindu astrology. This is believed to have a significant impact on the energies of the planet, making it an important event for astrologers and those interested in celestial phenomena.

The eclipse will begin at 3:20 pm and will last for approximately 25 minutes in Karnataka. Unfortunately, the eclipse will not be visible in Bengaluru, as the Moon will set before the eclipse is over. The timing of the eclipse in Karnataka is as follows:

Eclipse begins: 3:20 pm

Eclipse peak: 6:22 pm

Eclipse ends: 6:47 pm

The eclipse will not be visible in most parts of India, except for some northeastern regions, where it will be visible for a short duration. According to Nehru Planetarium Director Sundar, the eclipse will not be visible in India in its entirety, and the country’s geographical location will not allow for a clear view of the event.

Sundar explained that the eclipse will be full, with the Moon appearing red in colour. However, Indians will be disappointed, as the eclipse will not be visible in its entirety from the country.