A total lunar eclipse is set to occur on Tuesday evening, visible across Northeast India, except for Sikkim. The rest of India will only experience a partial eclipse. The Guwahati Planetarium will host a live viewing for the public and astronomy enthusiasts. According to Indian Standard Time (IST), the eclipse will commence at 3:20 PM and conclude at 6:48 PM, with visibility in Guwahati starting after moonrise at 5:24 PM. This eclipse will be observable in eastern Asia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, and the Americas. The next lunar eclipse viewable from India will be a partial eclipse on July 6, 2028, following the last total lunar eclipse observed on September 7-8, 2025. A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon when the Earth aligns between the Sun and the Moon, with a total lunar eclipse resulting when the Moon is completely covered by the Earth’s umbral shadow, unlike a partial eclipse where only a segment of the Moon is shaded.
Skywatchers’ Delight as Total Lunar Eclipse Graces the Night; Live Viewing at Guwahati Planetarium
