Lunar Eclipse 2026 Live Stream Today: How to watch the Blood Moon total lunar eclipse LIVE

Chandra Grahan 2026 Timings in India: City-wise Time in Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad and More

A total lunar eclipse like this has a total of five phases. In the penumbral phase, the Moon will enter the Earth’s faint outer shadow, and the partial eclipse will take place once the Moon moves into the darker central shadow of the planet, also known as the umbra. It is during this phase that the moon gets a reddish hue, which is when it is termed a “Blood Moon.”

While lunar eclipses take place a few times every year, most of them are not visible in India, which is what makes this event special. You can watch the “Blood Moon” total lunar eclipse live by clicking on this link

According to Time and Date, the total lunar eclipse’s penumbral phase will start at 4:58 PM and end at 7:53 PM. However, the totality will start at 4:58 PM and end at 5:32 PM. One thing to note here is that in India, the Moon will be rising during the majority of the eclipse, meaning viewers will be able to see only the last phase.

The visible portion of the eclipse will last for just 20 minutes, with noticeable changes scheduled to take place around sunset. For those wondering, the Moon will be rising from the east side.

Also, only a handful of cities will be experiencing 100% obscuration. These include Dibrugarh, Dispur and Guwahati in Assam, Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh and Shillong in Meghalaya. In these cities, the totality may start sometime in the afternoon and continue till the evening.

Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse does not need any equipment and is totally safe to watch with the naked eye. And while binoculars may help you get a better view, it is not at all necessary.