The much-awaited Blood Moon 2026 will be visible in India for a brief 15-20 minutes during moonrise. While the eclipse begins in the afternoon, Indian viewers will witness its final phase around sunset. Arunachal Pradesh will see it first.
Arunachal to See First Glimpse of Spectacular Blood Moon 2026
New Delhi: The wait for the lunar eclipse is about to end. The largest total lunar eclipse of 2026 will be visible in many parts of the world, including India. The special thing is that it will appear as the 'Blood Moon 2026'. People in India will be able to witness this amazing astronomical event for a limited time, which has caused great excitement among astronomy lovers.
According to Indian Standard Time, the lunar eclipse will begin at 3:20 pm, but the Moon will not be visible in India at that time. The Moon will rise in the country between 6:26 and 6:32 pm. At that time, the final phase of the eclipse will be underway. The eclipse will end between 6:46 and 6:47 pm. This means that this celestial spectacle will be visible in India for only 15 to 20 minutes.
‘Blood Moon’ to Glow Red: When and Where to Watch Total Lunar Eclipse
The lunar eclipse will be visible first in Arunachal Pradesh. Moonrise will occur at 5:03 pm in Tezu Nagar, making it the first place for people to witness this event.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its dark shadow (umbra) on the Moon. However, the Moon does not completely disappear during this time, but instead glows a coppery or deep red color. This is why it is called a 'Blood Moon'.
Scientifically, this is due to the Earth's atmosphere. When sunlight passes through the Earth's atmosphere, shorter wavelength light is scattered, while red and orange light is bent and reaches the Moon. This is why the Moon appears red during an eclipse.
To find the exact time in your city, you can use Timeanddate.com's city lookup tool. Enter the city name to find the local time.
If the eclipse is not visible in your area, you can watch it via live streaming online. The Virtual Telescope Project will broadcast this celestial event live. Additionally, NASA's official YouTube channel also livestreams major astronomical events.
This way, you can enjoy this rare and exciting celestial event from the comfort of your home.
