Lunar Eclipse June 5 2020: What is Strawberry moon, where it will be visible and timing in India

With the beginning of a new month, a full moon is ready to take over the sky on June 5 i.e tomorrow, but that’s not all, a Lunar Eclipse or the Chandra Grahan is also set to occur on the same day. There are three types of lunar eclipses – Penumbral, Total and Partial, and this will be a Penumbral lunar eclipse.

Lunar Visible will be visible in these regions

The lunar eclipse will be visible only in some parts of the world for a short duration. Skywatchers in much of Asia (including India), Australia, Africa, South/East South America, much of Europe, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and Antarctica can witness the penumbral lunar eclipse tomorrow.

While the rest of us can enjoy the full moon which will appear for about 3 days; from early Thursday morning to early Sunday morning. During the eclipse, the moon will, however, not be in the sky for most of the Americas says NASA.

What is Strawberry lunar eclipse

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) states that the moon is relatively low during this time of the year and because of its position, it is brighter than usual and has a slight rose coloured tinge to it. This is why it is called the Strawberry Lunar Eclipse.

Lunar Eclipse today: Duration and time in India

If you wish to catch a glimpse of the lunar eclipse today, you will have to stay awake late at night.

According to a report by Time and Date.com, it will start at around 11:15 pm on June 5, reach its peak at 12:54 am and end at 2:34 am on June 6, 2020. It is predicted to last approximately 3 hours and 18 minutes.