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Penumbral Lunar Eclipse is occurring on 5th May 2023 from 08:44 pm to 01:01 am in Bengaluru. Lunar eclipse is safe to watch through naked eye or through telescopes.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is organising several programmes on this day at the Planetarium for general public. Click here for more information.
On November 8th, 2022 partial lunar eclipse will be visible in the evening sky. Though it will be seen as partial eclipse in India and large part of the world, in west part of North America, East of Russia, Japan and New Zealand total lunar eclipse will be visible. Totality will also be visible for short duration in few eastern parts of India. The total eclipse phase will end at 5:12pm. In Bengaluru, the partially eclipsed full moon will rise at 5:49 pm and the partial eclipse can be seen till 6:19 pm, later penumbral phase of the eclipse will continue and eclipse will get over by 7:30 pm. Lunar eclipse is safe to watch through naked eye or through telescopes. (time mentioned in IST)
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Name of the city/ ನಗರದ ಹೆಸರು
Totality of the eclipse/ ಪೂರ್ಣ ಚಂದ್ರ ಗ್ರಹಣ
Umbral phase/Partial eclipse phase/ ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವ ಚಂದ್ರ ಗ್ರಹಣ
Duration of the eclipse visible/ ಗ್ರಹಣ ಗೋಚರಿಸುವ ಅವಧಿ
Partial Solar eclipse can be observed on 25th October 2022. In Bengaluru the eclipse starts at 5:12 pm and will end at 5:55 pm with sunset. One can observe this event in the western evening sky by using solar goggles which can make your viewing safer. Those who have telescope can make arrangements to project the image of the Sun on the screen and observe, which is a safer method to observe the Sun. In Jammu and Kashmir, the obscuration will be about 55.74%, at Northern most part of India i.e., at Leh, Ladak the obscuration of solar disc will be about 54.7%, there eclipse will start around 4:16 and end at 5:34 pm. At Bengaluru obscuration will be 10.09%, at Mysuru it is 9.16%, at Bellary it is 14.82%, at Agumbe it is 12.11%. In Kazakhistan obscuration will be 75% and in Yugar of Russia it will be 82%.
Safety Goggles are available in Planetarium Book Stall against payment of Rs.30/- per goggle.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru is organizing a Sky Watch programme for public to view planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and Mars on 28th and 29th of April 2022 from 4:30 am till sunrise. These planets will be shown, subject to clear sky conditions, through different telescopes at the Planetarium campus. Entry is free.
Partial Solar Eclipse on 21st June 2020
The partial Solar Eclipse will be visible in Bengaluru on 21st June 2020 (Sunday) from 10:12 hrs to 13:31 hrs; the maximum will be at 11:47 hrs (around 40%). The eclipsing Sun should not be seen without protective and safety equipment. Due to restrictions in force for Covid19, no arrangement is made for public to view the eclipse event from the campus of the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium. However, the Planetarium is making arrangements for online webcast of the partial Solar Eclipse. This can be seen at www. taralaya.org, our facebook and youtube channel subject to favourable weather condition. JNP has made arrangements for goggles for public to safely view the eclipse. Interested persons can obtain these Eclipse Goggles from the Planetarium Book Stall against payment of Rs.35/- per pair. The sale will commence on 18th June 2020 (Thursday) and continue till stocks last or till Saturday. No sales on the day of Eclipse.
'Annular Solar Eclipse' captured at Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru on 26th Dec 2019
Arrangements made by JNP for safe viewing of the Solar Eclipse of December 26, 2019 at J N Planetarium
The Solar Eclipse of December 26 will be a partial solar eclipse in Bengaluru, that is, about 90% of the sun's disc will not be visible to the eye as the Moon passes in front of the disc. Whether the Sun's disc is wholly or partially visible, viewing it with unaided eye has the risk of damaging the eye. J N Planetarium, Bengaluru has made arrangements for safe viewing of the eclipsed Sun from 8 am to about 11:15 am. The following arrangements have been made:
About five telescopes that project the sun's image on to a screen. Viewers can follow all the stages of eclipse in the projected image.
Welder glass #14 through which Sun can be viewed directly
Image of the sun produced by a telescope fitted with a special filter known as Hα filter will be displayed on an LCD monitor
A 12' X 6' poster educating the general public on the fundamentals of solar eclipse will be displayed.
Models to explain the circumstances of an eclipse will be demonstrated and explained.
Some of the trained students will be involved in carrying out measurements during the eclipse.
Let us hope that we get clear skies and a clear disc of the Sun to enjoy this charming celestial spectacle!
We appeal to all the visitors to kindly exercise patience and discipline to enable us to conduct this programme smoothly and efficiently. We thank you in advance for your kind cooperation.
Eclipse goggles are available for sale to the public in Curios located on JNP campus.
Eclipse goggles are available for sale to the public in Curios located on JNP campus. It is available for at discounted price of Rs.35/- and will be available on first come first served basis. Interested may contact office for more information.
Partial Lunar Eclipse on 17th July 2019
A partial Lunar Eclipse will occur on 17th July 2019. The Moon enters the dark region of the Earth's shadow (Umbra) at 01:31. Greatest at 03:01 am and ends at 04:29 am. A Lunar Eclipse can be observed with naked eye. Public can watch the phenomenon from their roof top. Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium has made arrangements to view this astronomical event through several telescopes on 17th July between 01:30 am and 04:30 am. Viewing can be done only if the sky is clear. Interested public may please check sky before coming to the planetarium.
Lecture on Eclipses
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is organising a lecture on "Eclipses" for general public on 25th, 26th and 27th July 2018. The concepts related to Eclipses will be discussed through models and experiments.
Seating capacity : 40 Fee : Rs.20/- per head Batch - I between 1:15 pm & 1:30 pm Batch - II between 3:15 pm & 3:30 pm Venue : Basement Hall
The eclipse begins at 22:52 pm reaches maximum at 23:50 and starts receding. The eclipse will be over at 00:48. This eclipse can be seen with naked eye. However, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (JNP) is making arrangements to view the eclipse through telescopes. Viewing of eclipse will be possible, only if the sky is clear. Interested public are requested to check sky conditions and then come to JNP for viewing through the telescopes.
On 9th January 2017, the bright star Rohini will be covered by the Moon for about half an hour from 6.30 pm to 7 pm. People may enjoy the sight with telescopes or even with naked eye. Viewing with telescopes will be arranged from 6 pm to 7.30 pm at the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium. Entry is Free.
Downloadable posters on Transit of Mercury occurring on 9th May 2016.
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru, is making arrangements for the public to view safely through the telescopes, the event Transit of Mercury occurring on 9th May 2016 from 4.30 pm till Sunset. Entry is free.
Sky Watch program for public is arranged at the planetarium on 6th February from 4.30 am till sunrise. Entry is Free. Click here for more
A special Sky Watch programme for public held on 7 th January 2016 from 4.30 am till Sunrise
Arrangements are made for the public to view comets, Solar eclipses and planetary transits. Portable telescopes are arranged in the open area and public watch events through these. During live coverage of such events happening elsewhere, video projectors are used to project the coverage on large screen for the public to see.
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