Solar Eclipse 2023 and Lunar Eclipse 2023: When the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby obscuring the view of the Sun from a small a part of the Earth, completely or partially, a Solar Eclipse happens. There could be a complete, partial, hybrid, or annular photo voltaic eclipse. Meanwhile, when the Moon strikes into the Earth’s shadow, inflicting the moon to be darkened, a Lunar Eclipse happens. During a lunar eclipse, relying on the sort, the Moon might seem pink, orange, brown, or disappear completely for a complete eclipse. While eclipses are an enchanting pure phenomenon, in lots of conventional cultures – and even as we speak – they’re related to superstitions and omens. Let’s take a look at the dates of photo voltaic eclipse (surya grahan) and lunar eclipse (chandra grahan) of this 12 months.
Surya Grahan, Chandra Grahan: Date List of Eclipses in 2023
April 20: Solar Eclipse (Hybrid)
May 5: Lunar Eclipse (Penumbral)
October 14, Saturday: Solar Eclipse (Annular)
October 28-29, Saturday: Lunar Eclipse (Partial)
Surya Grahan: Two Solar Eclipses in 2023
In 2023, the primary photo voltaic eclipse will happen on April 20 from 7:04 am until 12:29 pm IST. The 12 months will see one other photo voltaic eclipse in October, on the 14th. While the 12 months’s second photo voltaic eclipse shall be a partial one, the primary shall be a hybrid one.
What Is A Hybrid Solar Eclipse
When there’s a mixture of an annular eclipse and a complete photo voltaic eclipse, a hybrid photo voltaic eclipse happens. This is a uncommon kind of eclipse. In this case, some sections of the earth’s eclipse path come into the Umbra – the Moon’s darkest a part of its shadow, creating complete photo voltaic eclipses. The Sun in a hybrid eclipse, for just a few seconds, types a ring-like form.
Surya Grahan 2023: First Solar Eclipse Of This Year
The eclipse shall be seen from Australia, East and South Asia, the Pacific Ocean, Antarctica, and the Indian Ocean. The eclipse, nonetheless, won’t be seen from India. However, Indians can view it by way of reside telecasts from different international locations.
Surya Grahan 2023: Second Solar Eclipse Of This Year
On October 14, the second and final photo voltaic eclipse of 2023 will happen. But it won’t be seen in India. Again, individuals can watch reside telecasts.
Chandra Grahan 2023: First Lunar Eclipse Of This Year
The first lunar eclipse of the 12 months will happen on May 5, 2023. It’s a Penumbral Eclipse which will not be seen to nake eyes.
(Source: Drik Panchang)
Second Lunar Eclipse Of This Year: Date, Time, And Sutak Time
The second lunar eclipse of the 12 months will happen on October 29, 2023 as per India time. It’s a partial lunar eclipse.
Partial Lunar Eclipse in New Delhi
Lunar Eclipse Starts: 1.06 am
Lunar Eclipse Ends: 2:22 am
Sutak Begins: 2:52 pm, October 28
Sutak Ends: 2:22 am
This partial lunar eclipse shall be seen from totally different cities in India.
(Source: Drik Panchang)
