Total Lunar Eclipse updates: World witnesses last Lunar Eclipse until 2025

By Anuj Cariappa

Updated: Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 0:37 [IST]

New Delhi, Nov 08: Skywatchers from across the world were treated to the rare spectacle of a "Beaver blood moon" on Tuesday as the Earth, moon and sun aligned to produce a total lunar eclipse for the last time until 2025.

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth casts its shadow completely over a full moon, blocking reflection of all direct sunlight from the lunar orb and dimming the color of the moon to a reddish hue, hence the term "blood moon."

Total Lunar Eclipse 2022: Catch all the LIVE UPDATES here

Nov 08, 2022, 7:36 PM IST

Updates to this live blog have ended.

Nov 08, 2022, 7:18 PM IST

Moon partially covered by the earth's shadow during lunar eclipse, in New Delhi.

Nov 08, 2022, 7:16 PM IST

Moon partially covered by the earth's shadow during lunar eclipse, in Kolkata, Tuesday.

Nov 08, 2022, 6:42 PM IST

A glimpse of the lunar eclipse in India.

Lunar eclipse over in India.
The lunar eclipse lasted from 4.23 to 6.19.#ChandraGrahan pic.twitter.com/sStgd9nlS0
— kamlesh_nirmit (@kamlesh05061572) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 6:18 PM IST

Radha Krishna Birla Mandir and Lake Kalibari temples in Kolkata have been closed due to lunar eclipse.

West Bengal | Radha Krishna Birla Mandir and Lake Kalibari temples in Kolkata have been closed due to #Lunareclipse2022

(Pic 1,2: Birla Mandir; 3,4: Lake Kalibari temple pic.twitter.com/KjVgPItPm4
— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 5:53 PM IST

Visuals of India's last Lunar Eclipse of the year, from Patna

Bihar | Visuals of India's last #LunarEclipse of the year, from Patna pic.twitter.com/8AADxL7RP9
— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 5:53 PM IST

Visuals of India's last Lunar Eclipse of the year, from Guwahati.

Assam | Visuals of India's last #LunarEclipse of the year, from Guwahati pic.twitter.com/XLtUBDwjlM
— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 5:45 PM IST

Lunar eclipse from Melbourne

Red moon over Melbourne ⚫🌒 #EclipseLunar #Eclipse pic.twitter.com/yzitZTZRE5
— Martin (@mlw_es) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 5:34 PM IST

The Moon has exited the Earth’s umbra and now, the totality comes to an end and the red colour of the Moon will begin to fade.

Nov 08, 2022, 5:25 PM IST

The total lunar eclipse from South Korea!

The total part of the #lunareclipse photographed by one of our faculty members, Prof Chingangbam, who is currently in South Korea!@asipoec @fiddlingstars pic.twitter.com/BzNCeXRlTu
— IIAstrophysics (@IIABengaluru) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 5:22 PM IST

Bengaluru and Hyderabad will witness a partial Lunar Eclipse at 05:43 pm and 05:57 pm, respectively.

Nov 08, 2022, 5:18 PM IST

WATCH: Lunar eclipse in totality!

Almost totality! #LunarEclipse pic.twitter.com/VMuNpEQkke
— Nicole Mortillaro (@NebulousNikki) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 5:07 PM IST

Couldn't get the Lunar Eclipse timelapse in one take but still pretty cool, wrote a twitter user.

Couldn't get the #LunarEclipse timelapse in one take but still pretty cool. pic.twitter.com/53PZvS9Osv
— George🎨 (@GGueperoux) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 5:05 PM IST

Got the kid up early for this Lunar Eclipse, posted a Twitter user.

Got the kid up early for this #LunarEclipse pic.twitter.com/th0eIChYgk
— McNeil (@Reflog_18) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 3:54 PM IST

Take a look at the stunning pictures of the celestial phenomenon shared by netizens.

#lunareclipse

Think I need to get a better camera pic.twitter.com/ZXLw1NGA62
— Dr Auriol Purdie (@AuriolAuriol) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 3:52 PM IST

Lunar Eclipse in Bengaluru will start at 05:53 PM and ends at 06:18 PM. The total duration of the lunar eclipse would be of 24 minutes and 47 seconds.

Nov 08, 2022, 3:50 PM IST

Are eclipses harmful to human beings?

We can see a #lunareclipse tomorrow when the moon rises at sunset. NE India will see a total eclipse & for a longer duration, and the rest of India will see a partial eclipse & for lesser duration. Our poster explains all this. Do share!@asipoec @IndiaDST @IndiaScienceTV @TVVen pic.twitter.com/zvj7n2e7VC
— IIAstrophysics (@IIABengaluru) November 7, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 3:48 PM IST

NASA live stream

A total lunar eclipse – sometimes called a #BloodMoon – is set to peak Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 5:17am ET (1017 UTC). It's the last one until 2025.

Find out if you’re in an eclipse viewing area or watch it live with @NASAMoon experts: https://t.co/wm937tJHVe pic.twitter.com/CIOwcjyb6p
— NASA (@NASA) November 7, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 3:47 PM IST

According to Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences, the next lunar eclipse which will be visible from India is on 28th October, 2023 and the same is a partial eclipse.

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.

Learn more: https://t.co/zetjapudzV pic.twitter.com/PJ0AuQrfEC
— NASA Moon (@NASAMoon) October 27, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 3:20 PM IST

Lunar Eclipse 2022: These 3 temples are open for devotees during 'Chandra Grahan'

While several popular Hindu shrines and temples have shut their doors to avoid ill-effects of the total lunar eclipse, there are some temples which remain open even during Sutak period.

Nov 08, 2022, 3:18 PM IST

Eclipse is considered inauspicious in astrology. Therefore, Tulsi and Kush leaves are used for purification. Tulsi leaves should be kept in the food cooked at home before the sutak period. It is believed that it does not contaminate the food.

Nov 08, 2022, 10:49 AM IST

Badrinath Dham temple closed for the lunar eclipse. The temple will re-open at 6:25 pm after the eclipse: Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee chairman Ajendra Ajay

Uttarakhand | Badrinath Dham temple closed for the lunar eclipse. The temple will re-open at 6:25 pm after the eclipse: Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee chairman Ajendra Ajay pic.twitter.com/NVgHqqsgk4
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 10:43 AM IST

The Mumbaikars will also see a partial lunar eclipse and so will the Bengaluru folks. The residents of NCR, Gurugram, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Srinagar will also see a partial lunar eclipse.

Nov 08, 2022, 10:43 AM IST

While Delhi will be able to see the partial lunar eclipse, people in Kolkata can see the total lunar eclipse.

Nov 08, 2022, 10:43 AM IST

Chandra Grahan 2022: Check the start and end timing of lunar eclipse in major cities

Check the start and end timing of lunar eclipse in major cities

Nov 08, 2022, 9:25 AM IST

Kanpur, UP | Temple doors to remain closed due to lunar eclipse today, devotees seen offering prayers from outside

Kanpur, UP | Temple doors to remain closed due to lunar eclipse today, devotees seen offering prayers from outside pic.twitter.com/FJ2T6Ql1B5
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 9:16 AM IST

The second total lunar eclipse of 2022 is visible from Asia, Australia, North America, parts of northern and eastern Europe, and most of South America.

Nov 08, 2022, 8:15 AM IST

According to drikpanchang, Chandra Grahan Sutak will start at 9:21 AM on November 8. Chandra Grahan Sutak will end at 6:18 PM on November 8.

Nov 08, 2022, 8:14 AM IST

The period preceding the eclipse is known as Sutak. Sutak is regarded as an inauspicious period by Hindus. In the case of the Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse, the Sutak Kaal typically begins 9 hours before the actual start of the Chandra Grahan.

Nov 08, 2022, 8:07 AM IST

The total eclipse will end at around 17:11 hours and ultimately the partial eclipse will end around 18:19 hours.

Nov 08, 2022, 12:19 am IST

The last total Lunar Eclipse of 2022 is on November 8.

Nov 08, 2022, 12:19 am IST

he eclipse is visible from all places of India at the time of Moonrise.

Nov 08, 2022, 12:20 am IST

However, the beginning of the partial and total phases of the eclipse is not visible from any places of India as the phenomena will be in progress before Moonrise.

Nov 08, 2022, 12:20 am IST

Ending of both the total and the partial phases is visible from the eastern parts of the country. Only the ending of the partial phase is visible from the rest parts of the country.

Nov 08, 2022, 12:20 am IST

This eclipse will be visible in the region covering South America, North America, Australia, Asia, the North Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean.

Nov 08, 2022, 12:21 am IST

The eclipse will begin at 2.39 PM IST on November 8, with total eclipse starting at 3.46 PM IST.

Nov 08, 2022, 12:21 am IST

Totality, the stage of the eclipse when the Moon is fully in the Earth’s shadow, will end at 5.12 PM IST and the partial phase of the eclipse will end at 6.19 PM IST.

Nov 08, 2022, 12:22 am IST

There will not be another full lunar eclipse until 2025.

Nov 08, 2022, 12:24 am IST

There would however be partial and penumbral eclipses during this period. Thanks to this eclipse we will be able to witness the ice giant planet Uranus in the sky as the dim Moon will pave way for other celestial bodies to shine better.

Nov 08, 2022, 12:24 am IST

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth and Moon are aligned. The Earth falls between the two and the Moon passes into the Earth's shadow briefly. It is normally understood that the energy of the Sun which reaches the Earth in the form of radiation is seen by the human eye as visible light which has wavelengths.

Nov 08, 2022, 12:27 am IST

The moon will be turning red tomorrow and hence will also be known as blood red moon.

Nov 08, 2022, 12:28 am IST

If you are in a part of the country where you won’t be able to catch the glimpse of the lunar eclipse, you can catch the solar eclipse from NASA website.

Nov 08, 2022, 8:05 am IST

The world will witness the last total lunar eclipse of the year on Tuesday.

Nov 08, 2022, 8:06 am IST

The total lunar eclipse will be visible from all the cities of India. However, people won’t be able to see the full phase of the lunar eclipse, as the moon would be below the horizon everywhere in India at the beginning of its partial and total lunar eclipse.

Nov 08, 2022, 8:06 am IST

But the rest of the phase will be visible in nearly all the Indian cities during different periods.

Nov 08, 2022, 8:07 am IST

The partial eclipse of the moon will begin at around 14:39 hours (IST) and will reach its totality phase around 15:46 hours. The eclipse in terms of the darkness of the moon will be maximum, at 16:29 hours. when the moon will be deep inside the shadow of the earth.

Nov 08, 2022, 8:07 am IST

The total eclipse will end at around 17:11 hours and ultimately the partial eclipse will end around 18:19 hours.

Nov 08, 2022, 8:14 am IST

Nov 08, 2022, 8:15 am IST

According to drikpanchang, Chandra Grahan Sutak will start at 9:21 AM on November 8. Chandra Grahan Sutak will end at 6:18 PM on November 8.

Nov 08, 2022, 9:16 am IST

The second total lunar eclipse of 2022 is visible from Asia, Australia, North America, parts of northern and eastern Europe, and most of South America.

Nov 08, 2022, 9:25 am IST

Kanpur, UP | Temple doors to remain closed due to lunar eclipse today, devotees seen offering prayers from outside

Kanpur, UP | Temple doors to remain closed due to lunar eclipse today, devotees seen offering prayers from outside pic.twitter.com/FJ2T6Ql1B5
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 10:43 am IST

Chandra Grahan 2022: Check the start and end timing of lunar eclipse in major cities

Check the start and end timing of lunar eclipse in major cities

Nov 08, 2022, 10:43 am IST

While Delhi will be able to see the partial lunar eclipse, people in Kolkata can see the total lunar eclipse.

Nov 08, 2022, 10:43 am IST

Nov 08, 2022, 10:49 am IST

Badrinath Dham temple closed for the lunar eclipse. The temple will re-open at 6:25 pm after the eclipse: Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee chairman Ajendra Ajay

Uttarakhand | Badrinath Dham temple closed for the lunar eclipse. The temple will re-open at 6:25 pm after the eclipse: Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee chairman Ajendra Ajay pic.twitter.com/NVgHqqsgk4
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) November 8, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 3:18 pm IST

Nov 08, 2022, 3:20 pm IST

Lunar Eclipse 2022: These 3 temples are open for devotees during 'Chandra Grahan'

While several popular Hindu shrines and temples have shut their doors to avoid ill-effects of the total lunar eclipse, there are some temples which remain open even during Sutak period.

Nov 08, 2022, 3:47 pm IST

According to Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences, the next lunar eclipse which will be visible from India is on 28th October, 2023 and the same is a partial eclipse.

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.

Learn more: https://t.co/zetjapudzV pic.twitter.com/PJ0AuQrfEC
— NASA Moon (@NASAMoon) October 27, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 3:48 pm IST

NASA live stream

A total lunar eclipse – sometimes called a #BloodMoon – is set to peak Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 5:17am ET (1017 UTC). It's the last one until 2025.

Find out if you’re in an eclipse viewing area or watch it live with @NASAMoon experts: https://t.co/wm937tJHVe pic.twitter.com/CIOwcjyb6p
— NASA (@NASA) November 7, 2022

Nov 08, 2022, 3:50 pm IST

Are eclipses harmful to human beings?

We can see a #lunareclipse tomorrow when the moon rises at sunset. NE India will see a total eclipse & for a longer duration, and the rest of India will see a partial eclipse & for lesser duration. Our poster explains all this. Do share!@asipoec @IndiaDST @IndiaScienceTV @TVVen pic.twitter.com/zvj7n2e7VC
— IIAstrophysics (@IIABengaluru) November 7, 2022