Chandra Grahan 2026 Livestreaming: How and where to watch Eclipse live in India? Is it safe to see Blood Moon with naked eye?

A total lunar eclipse, also known as Chandra Grahan, is taking place today, and parts of India will be able to catch a brief glimpse in the evening. The much-awaited “Blood Moon” event falls in the same week as Holi, making it a rare celestial coincidence that is said to happen once in 100 years. While the eclipse will last longer globally, viewers in India will only see the final phase as the Moon rises. Lunar eclipses happen a few times every year, but most are not visible from India.

How and where to watch Chandra Grahan 2026 live? Is it safe to see it directly?

Those who may not get a clear sky view can watch the “Blood Moon” total lunar eclipse live by clicking on this link.

Also Read: Chandra Grahan 2026 timings


Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is completely safe to watch with the naked eye. You do not need any special glasses or equipment. Binoculars can offer a clearer and closer view, but they are not necessary.

Chandra Grahan 2026 timings in India

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.

In India, 6:33 PM and 6:40 PM IST might be the best time to witness the eclipse.

However, there is a catch. The Moon will be rising during most of the eclipse in India. This means people will only be able to see the last phase. The visible portion is expected to last around 20 minutes, with noticeable changes taking place close to sunset. The Moon will rise from the eastern side of the sky.

Why is it called a “Blood Moon”?

A total lunar eclipse has five phases. It begins when the Moon enters the Earth’s faint outer shadow, known as the penumbral phase. The partial eclipse starts when the Moon moves into the darker central shadow of the Earth, called the umbra.

It is during this stage that the Moon turns reddish. This red glow gives the event its popular name — the “Blood Moon.”

The total phase of the eclipse is said to last 58 minutes, although the entire process, including all phases, may stretch over a few hours.

Who will see the full Chandra Grahan in Indiia?

Only a few cities will experience 100% obscuration. These include Dibrugarh, Dispur and Guwahati in Assam, Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh and Shillong in Meghalaya. In these places, the totality may begin in the afternoon and continue into the evening.

For most other Indian cities, the experience will be shorter and limited to the final stage of the eclipse.