Lunar Eclipse 2026 Timing In India: Blood Moon To Turn Sky Red On THIS Date, Here's How to Watch

The first lunar eclipse of 2026 is just a month away from us, and the space and astronomy enthusiasts are all hyped up about it. Also referred to as Blood Moon, in this event (total lunar eclipse), the Earth

passes directly between the Sun and Moon, casting a dark shadow on the satellite. What's more intriguing is that these happen only once or twice a year. On that note, here is everything you need to know about the rare celestial event like the date, time, how to watch and more.

Lunar Eclipse 2026: Time And Date In India

The Kunar Eclipse of the Blood Moon of 2026 will be witnessed on March 2, 2026, at 3:22 PM as per the Indian Standard Time, and the phenomenon will end at 6:47 PM IST. As for seeing the same in India, the Blood Moon will be visible in almost all parts of the country. To be precise, the eclipse will be clearly visible in parts of Eastern India, including Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh.NASA Spots Massive Solar Eruption, NOAA Issues Severe Storm Alert: Will It Affect Earth And Humans? It will also be visible in the eastern parts of West Bengal, like Guwahati, Aizawl, Itanagar, and Kolkata. The partial phase of the lunar eclipse will be visible in other cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, and Lucknow. Apart from that, it will also be visible in Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and more.

How To Watch The Blood Moon Of 2026 In India?

The best part about the same is that the Blood Moon of 2026 will be visible to anyone without the use of any special equipment. You don't need any special glasses or something to see the same. However, a pair of binoculars will give you a better view of the Blood Moon for sure. That being said, the visibility of the Lunar Eclipse will be dependent on external factors of regions like weather, clouds, pollution and more. To get the best view, the interested individuals are suggested to find a place where there is less pollution and more visibility of the open sky.