Lunar Eclipse 2023 on May 5: Indian cities that will witness Chandra Grahan, city-wise timing of Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

The first Lunar Eclipse of 2023 falls on May 5. See which Indian cities will witness the Penumbral Chandra Grahan and city-wise time.

Updated on: May 5, 2023, 08:18:40 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

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The first Lunar Eclipse of 2023 falls on May 5, and it will be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. People in India will be able to witness this celestial phenomenon. A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Lunar face. Meanwhile, a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes into the lighter outer region of the Earth's shadow, called the Penumbra. It is an area where the Earth appears to cover part of the Sun's disk but not all of it. This means when the Moon is within the Penumbra, it receives less light from the Sun and is dimmed but still remains somewhat illuminated. A Penumbral Lunar Eclipse is difficult to observe due to the subtle dimming effect. Sometimes it is only visible in carefully-controlled photographs or by people with acute eyesight. If the weather conditions remain favourable, find out the Indian cities which will be able to witness the first Chandra Grahan of 2023.

The first Lunar Eclipse of 2023 falls on May 5. (AP )

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Indian cities that will witness Chandra Grahan:

Regions that will witness the Penumbral Eclipse are Asia, Australia, Africa, the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica, and most of Europe. All the cities in India will be able to witness the celestial phenomenon, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Varanasi, Mathura, Pune, Surat, Kanpur, Visakhapatnam, Patna, Ooty, Chandigarh, Ujjain, Varanasi, Mathura, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, and more parts.

City-Wise Timings of Penumbral Lunar Eclipse:

Find out the Lunar Eclipse timing in some of the major cities in India below, according to Timeanddate.com. Note: The Maximum Eclipse - when the Moon is closest to the centre of the shadow - will occur at 10:52 pm on May 5.

New Delhi: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Mumbai: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Gurugram: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Hyderabad: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Bengaluru: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Chennai: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Kolkata: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Bhopal: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Chandigarh: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Patna: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Ahmedabad: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Visakhapatnam: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Guwahati: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Ranchi: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Imphal: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

Itanagar: 8:44 pm (May 5) to 1:01 am (May 6)

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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