eclipse: Lunar Eclipse May 2022: Expected time and how to watch live stream – Times of India

The first lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan is set to occur on May 16. This lunar eclipse follows the first partial solar eclipse of the year and will be visible from various parts of the world.
What time will the lunar eclipse occur?
The first lunar eclipse of 2022 is set to occur at 7.02 am IST and it is expected to continue till 12.20 pm.
How to watch the live stream?
However, it will not be visible in India but you can watch the live stream of the same by visiting the official NASA website. NASA will also be hosting the event on its official social media platforms and even the YouTube Channel.
What causes a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan occurs when the moon and the Sun position themselves on the exact opposite sides of the Earth. This positioning results in a complete blockage of sunlight on the moon. Basically. A lunar eclipse takes place when the Moon moves into the Earth’s shadow.
Moreover, this lunar eclipse is also expected to cause the ‘Blood Moon’ phenomena that creates a unique appearance of the moon as a reddish tint is visible on the surface. This lunar eclipse on May 16 will be the first one of the year and another one is expected to take place on November 8.