This Holi evening, colours will not only fill the streets but also the sky. A total lunar eclipse will occur on Tuesday, March 3, during the full moon. In India, it will be seen as a rising eclipse, meaning the Moon will already be partially eclipsed at moonrise. However, only a brief partial phase will be visible here, not the full total eclipse. According to science communicator Sarika Gharu, the Moon will pass through the Earth’s complete shadow during the total phase. At that time, the Earth’s atmosphere scatters blue sunlight and allows only red light to reach the Moon, making it appear coppery or deep red — a phenomenon popularly known as a ‘Blood Moon’. Partial eclipse to begin at 3:20 PM As per astronomical calculations, the partial eclipse will begin at 3:20:07 pm. The total phase will start at 4:34:34 pm and end at 5:32:49 pm, lasting 58 minutes. The partial eclipse will conclude at 6:47:15 pm. Since moonrise in India occurs in the evening, most of the total phase will have already ended by then. Only the final partial phase will be visible. In eastern districts, where the Moon rises earlier, the eclipse may be visible for around 40–45 minutes. In western districts, visibility could be limited to about 10 minutes. The lunar eclipse can be safely viewed with the naked eye, and no special glasses are required. Post navigation MP to face heatwave conditions in April and May:Rain likely in Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior; temperature to cross 40°C in march Young woman found dead in bathroom with knife wounds:Mother, sister were sleeping in other room; who killed her wiped blood?
