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Chandra Grahan in August 2009 – Chandragrahan – Lunar Eclipse
http://www.hindu-blog.com/2009/07/chandra-...ugust-2009.html

Chandra Grahan, a shallow penumbral lunar eclipse, will take place on August 6, 2009. According to NASA, the Chandra Grahan is not visible to the naked eye. Hindu Panchangs and calendars are referring it as Madhya Chhaya Chandragrahan and no timing is given and advices that one need not follow any rituals. The Chandra Grahan will take place in South America, Africa, West Asia and Europe. It will take place at moon rise in parts of United States, Canada and Caribbean Islands. The August 6, 2009 Chandra Grahan will take place at moon set in India and Nepal.

In India, the lunar eclipse on August 6, 2009 will take place at moon set from 04:34 to 07:44. Please note that this eclipse is not visible and is only of academic interest.

There is a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on July 7, 2009. This is not visible in India and is also of academic interest.

It must be noted that there is Total Solar Eclipse – Purna Surya Grahan on July 22, 2009 and this is visible in India.

Most of the Hindu traditional calendars are calling Chandra Grahan on August 6, 2009 as Madhya Chhaya Chandra Grahan. It is a shallow penumbral eclipse and is not visible to the naked eye. Hindus need not follow any rules or rituals during this Chandra Grahan.