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Bengaluru Lunar Eclipse: Skywatchers in Bengaluru will be able to see a total lunar eclipse on the night of September 7, which will continue into the early hours of September 8. The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium has confirmed that the event will be clearly visible across the city, provided the sky remains free of clouds.

No special equipment required

According to the Planetarium, people can view the eclipse directly with the naked eye. There is no need for telescopes or protective glasses, as lunar eclipses are safe to watch without any equipment. Officials added that residents can enjoy the event from their homes or open spaces, as long as the Moon is visible above the horizon.

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Lunar Eclipse Timings

The celestial event begins with the penumbral phase at 8:58 PM on September 7. The partial eclipse starts at 9:57 PM, followed by the total eclipse at 11 PM. The maximum phase will occur at 11:41 PM.

On September 8, the Moon will slowly move out of Earth’s shadow, with the total eclipse ending at 12:22 AM, the partial eclipse concluding at 1:26 AM and the penumbral phase finishing at 2:25 AM. In total, the event will last for about three hours and 28 minutes.

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Lunar Eclipse Visible Across India

While Bengaluru will offer a good view, the eclipse can also be observed from other parts of the country. Cities in North India such as Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Lucknow and those in the West including Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad will experience the full eclipse. In the South, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi will join Bengaluru in witnessing the event, while in the East, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar and Guwahati will also have a clear view. Central cities like Bhopal, Nagpur and Raipur will not miss out either.

What happens during A lunar eclipse

A lunar eclipse takes place when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon’s surface. Since the phenomenon is visible to an entire hemisphere, the whole of India where the Moon is above the horizon at the time will be able to watch this rare celestial show.