Lunar Eclipse on Nov 8: These Indian cities will see 2022's last eclipse

It will be the last total Lunar Eclipse for three years, with the next occurring on March 14, 2025.

Several parts of India will witness the total lunar eclipse on November 8, 2022. Also known as Blood Moon, this eclipse will be the last for three years, with the next occurring on March 14, 2025.

According to a report, it will be visible from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, North and South America, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, the North Atlantic Ocean, and several other regions of the world.

Tweet from NASA

"On November 8, 2022, the Moon will pass into Earth’s shadow and turn red. This will be the last total lunar eclipse for about 3 years, so be sure to check it out if it’s visible in your area," NASA tweeted.

Lunar Eclipse 2022 in India

In India, the total Lunar Eclipse will only be visible from the eastern parts. However, the partial Eclipse will be visible from most parts of India.

Agartala, Kohima, Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, Siliguri, Bhubaneswar, and Ranchi will see the total Eclipse. Other cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Nagpur, Noida, Srinagar, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gurugram, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Surat, Jaipur, Lucknow, Madurai, Udaipur, and more in the West, South, and North parts of India will witness the partial Eclipse.

The partial Lunar Eclipse will begin at 02:40 pm and the total Lunar Eclipse at 03:47 pm. The maximum Lunar Eclipse will be visible at 04:29 pm. The total Lunar Eclipse ends at 5:11 pm, and the Moon sets at 06:19 am. The duration of the total phase will last 1 Hour 24 Mins, and the partial phase will be there for 3 Hours 38 Mins.

Experts have said that the beginning phase of the partial and total Eclipse will not be visible because both events begin when the Moon is below the horizon everywhere in India.

How to Observe

For the best viewing conditions, one can use a binocular or a telescope and move to an area away from bright lights.

People can also watch the last Lunar Eclipse of 2022 by visiting NASA's website.