The first lunar eclipse of 2023 will be visible today in several parts of the world, including India.
In India, the penumbral lunar eclipse is expected to be visible from several cities including New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad. Stargazers residing in these regions can use telescopes and binoculars to catch a glimpse of the event.
The event will occur at 8:45 pm IST on May 5 and end at 1:02 am IST on May 6.
The eclipse will be a penumbral lunar eclipse, where the Moon will enter the outer edge of the Earth's shadow.