Watch Lunar Eclipse 2011 in India

A Total lunar eclipse, or Chandra Grahan, will be visible in Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and other parts of Maharashtra on June 15, 2011 and June 16, 2011. It is from the night of June 15 to the early hours of June 16. The time of Chandra Grahan is from 11:53 PM on June 15 to 03:32 AM on June 16– as per Indian standard time. The time is same in all parts of Maharashtra. Hindu Panchangs have marked this grahan on June 15 and therefore those observing certain rituals have to follow them.

Total Lunar Eclipse or Purna Chandra Grahan will occur on June 15th, 2011. It is the first of two total lunar eclipses in the year 2011, the second Lunar Eclipse will occur on December 10, 2011.

Lunar Eclipse occurs when Moon moves behind earth so that sunrays are blocked and earth's shadow falls on Moon. Chandra Grahan occurs only on Purnima, Pournami (Full Moon Day). According to scientists its safe to watch Lunar Eclipse with naked eyes. However viewing Sun Eclipse with eye will affect eyesight.

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