Chandra Grahan in July 2009 – Chandragrahan

Chandra Grahan in July 2009 – Chandragrahan – Lunar Eclipse

Chandra Grahan, a penumbral lunar eclipse, will take place on July 7, 2009. According to NASA, the Chandra Grahan will not be visible to the naked eye and will take place at moon rise in parts of Australia and at moon set in parts of Canada, United States, the Caribbean Islands and South America. The Chandra Grahan on July 7, 2009 will not be visible in India. If you need to know the time of the Grahan you can read it in this article.

Update: The next Chandra Grahan is on December 21, 2010 - You can find information in this latest article - Grahan December 21, 2010

The grahan will take place from 08:37 (UT) to 10:39 (UT) UT = universal time. The corresponding India time of the Grahan is from 1407 hrs to 1609 hrs on July 7th, 2009. Please note that it is not visible in India.

The following map shows the detail view of the Chandra Grahan in July 2009 around the world:

Image Courtesy NASA (click on the image for a larger view)

Most of the Hindu traditional calendars have not given any importance to the Chandra Grahan on July 7, 2009. This is because it is not visible to the naked eye and is only of academic interest.

Usually during a Chandra Grahan, a fast (Upvaas) is observed by certain communities in Hindu religion. The fast begins about 9 hours before the beginning of Chandra Grahan.

People also take a bath in cold water and chant mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Shiva like the Ashtakshara Mantra or Mrityunjaya Mantra. This is done whenever Surya and Chandra are under the influence of Rahu.

But there is no need to observe any rituals during this Chandra Grahan as it is not of importance.

Please Note: We are getting several queries from Pregnant Women regarding this Grahan. You don't need to worry about this Grahan. It is only a partial eclipse and Hindu panchangs and calendars have ignored it. The grahan time is 08:37 GMT to 10:39 GMT. To know the time in your region just add or subtract from GMT. For example for India add +5:30 and the corresponding India Time is 14:07 to 16:09 hrs. More details about time can be found in this article.

52 comments:

Anonymous said...: what are the timings for the moon eclipse omn 7th july?; June 18, 2009 at 2:52 PM
abhilash said...: It is not visible in most parts of the world.; June 18, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Secular Citizen said...: This Chandragrahan is not attributable to a typical KETHU. That may be the reason why PANCHANGAM does not give any importance to it.

R.S. Praveen Raj; June 19, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Anonymous said...: Could someone please tell the New york(EST) timings of the Chandragrahan on July 7th?; June 30, 2009 at 9:15 AM
abhilash said...: Begins at 03:38hrs and ends at 05:39 (New York Time). Please note that this eclipse is not visible and is purely of academic interest...; June 30, 2009 at 9:19 AM
Anonymous said...: Could someone please tell the India timings for Chandragrahan on July 7 and August 6; July 1, 2009 at 1:32 AM
Anonymous said...: what are the timings in India for the Lunar eclipse on July 7 and August 6, 2009; July 1, 2009 at 1:51 AM
Alok said...: Can someone please tell what are the lunar eclipse timings in India for July 7 and August 6, 2009; July 1, 2009 at 2:03 AM
Anonymous said...: can someone tell me dubai timimings also for 7th july eclipse; July 1, 2009 at 2:47 PM
abhilash said...: It is not visible in Dubai...; July 1, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Anonymous said...: even if it is not visible in india..i wantt o know the india time..of the eclipse on 7th july.

will it b midnight?what time/?; July 2, 2009 at 2:23 PM
abhilash said...: Dear Annoymous it is visible from 08:37 UT to 10:39 UT (UT = Universal Time).

In New York it is visible from 03:38 hrs to 05:39.; July 2, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Anonymous said...: plz tell me the timing in singapore on july 7th; July 3, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Anonymous said...: i m 6months pregnant i want to know what precautions should i take during the chandra grahan on 7th july 2009 and even if it is not visible in india..i want to know the india time..of the eclipse on 7th july.

will it b midnight?what time/?

july 2009 in india and; July 4, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Anonymous said...: i m 6 months pregnant and i live in India plz tell me what precautions should i take during the chandra grahan of 7th july 2009 and even if it is not visible in india i want to know the india time of the grahan; July 4, 2009 at 12:18 PM
Anonymous said...: Time of 7th july chandragrahan is 08:37 to 10.39 as per universal time . & in india it will be just add +5.30 hr to ut time.; July 5, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Bharat G Chawla said...: The timings in India are as under :
Start of Penumbral phase : 14:02:13
Max. Eclipse Point : 15:08:34
End of Penumbral phase : 16:14:54

Bharat Chawla; July 5, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Bharat G Chawla said...: The Lunar eclipse timings for 7th July 2009 are as under
Start of Penumbral Phase : 14:02:13
Maximum Eclipse Point : 15:08:34
End of Penumbral Phase : 16:14:54

Om Shanti; July 5, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Zeebabs said...: just want to know if this 7th july eclipse is effecting Bahrain and what time it will start and end in bahrain.iam 7 months pregnant and so it is advisible for me to know about it.please reply.; July 5, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Bharat G Chawla said...: The timings in Singapore are as under for Lunar Eclipse on 7th July 2009;

Start of Penumbral phase : 16:32:13
Max Eclipse point : 17:38:34
End of Penumbral Phase : 18:44:54

Pregnant ladies please do not use any pointed objects like needles, sciccors, knives etc during the period of start to end of penumbral phase. Refrain from any activity if you can and pass ur time in Prayers or taking the Lord's name.

Om Sai Ram; July 5, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Bharat G Chawla said...: In Badaiya'a Bahrain the times are;

Start : 11:32:13
Peak : 12:38:34
End : 13:44:54

God Bless; July 5, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Anonymous said...: Anyone what is the timgs are at Texas? USA?

Bharat; July 6, 2009 at 4:01 AM
Anonymous said...: can anyone tell me the timings for grahan tomorrow on 7th july for Dubai; July 6, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Anonymous said...: plz anybody tell me what r d grahan timings on 7th july for UAE; July 6, 2009 at 2:40 PM
manoj said...: IN INDIA THE TIMING IS 2.07 PM TO 4.09 PM; July 6, 2009 at 4:30 PM
manoj said...: grahan timing for india on 7 july 2009
2.07 pm to 4.09 pm but it is not visible in india; July 6, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi i m 3 months preganant n i live in newcastle in united kingdom can anyone please tell me the grahan timing which is on 7th july 2009..please help me; July 6, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Anonymous said...: i am pregnant so can someone please tell me the timings of grahan in USA.and what precautions should i take.thank you; July 6, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Anonymous said...: please can someone tell the timings of grahan in Texas; July 6, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Anonymous said...: so the grahan is malaysia is 4.15pm to 6.45pm? plz answer me....thanks....Jai mata di!; July 6, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Anonymous said...: You all said in New York, it is visible from 03:38 hrs to 05:39.
Is this AM or PM, can someone plz reply?????; July 6, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Anonymous said...: Am Pregnent I would like to know the newyork timing og chandragrahanam on July 7 2009. I've gone through the blog but am little confused whether the time mentioned is 3:38 hrs - 5:39 hrs
is tht AM /PM
culd u plz clarify it........; July 6, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Anonymous said...: please tell me the timings of chandra grahan on 7 july in dubai(U.A.E.)??

Please help; July 6, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Anonymous said...: In new york is chandra grahanam visible on July 6/ July 7 2009 .; July 6, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Anonymous said...: I am 4 months pregnant and I am living in Caribbean Islands. Can you help me by telling the Curacao, Caribbean Island timings and what precautions should be taken?; July 6, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Anonymous said...: please tell me when is the grahan in india on 7 july is it am or pm ,tell timing please/; July 7, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Anonymous said...: In USA the grahan will start at 4.32am EST and ends at 6:45am EST on July 07,2009. All Pregnant women out there be careful during this time.Don't do any kind of activities during this time. Some people also prefer not to sleep during this time. You can just read some book without doing any other activities..Thanks; July 7, 2009 at 1:07 AM
Anonymous said...: jai shree ram,
well the timing for eclipse in sacramento, modesto and hayward is same as sanfransisco or different; July 7, 2009 at 2:42 AM
Anonymous said...: I am 7 month pregnent please tell me the timing for Chandra Grahan on July 7th in Chicago.

Jai Mata Di; July 7, 2009 at 2:52 AM
Anonymous said...: I am 7 months pregnant and want to know the timing for July 7th grahan in chicago. Please tell me what are the timings for grahan in Chicago; July 7, 2009 at 3:20 AM
abhilash said...: New York, it is visible from 03:38 hrs to 05:39 hrs means it is visible in AM.; July 7, 2009 at 5:40 AM
Anonymous said...: what is mantra ideal to chant while chandra grahan.; July 7, 2009 at 7:38 AM
Anonymous said...: yes; July 7, 2009 at 7:38 AM
abhilash said...: You can chant OM Namah Shivaya or OM Namo Narayana Namah..; July 7, 2009 at 8:57 AM
Anonymous said...: IS there Chandra Grahan or surya Grahan in singapore today that is on 7th July 2009 if yes kindly let us know the timings; July 7, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Anonymous said...: Does this chandragrahan has its impact in muscat...as I am 3 months pregnant and settled in muscat..what is the time for this in muscat; July 7, 2009 at 11:27 AM
jayanthi said...: Can any one please tell me the timings of chandra grahan in singapore on 7th july 2009 and also some precautions for the pregant women
plssssssssssssssssssssssss; July 7, 2009 at 11:33 AM
abhilash said...: It is not visible in Singapore.; July 7, 2009 at 1:18 PM
king said...: I WANT TO KNOW SINCE IT IS NOT VISIBLE IN INDIA, SHOULD WE STILL FAST?; July 7, 2009 at 1:32 PM
sathya said...: can any one tell timings of july 7th chandragrahanam timings in seatle. is it will happen am(or)pm.pls let me know the deatails.iam 6th month prgnant.ifeel more scared about that.thank u.; July 7, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi,
can u plzzz tell me lunar eclipse date and timings in august 2009 in jacksonville ,florida.

Thanks.; August 3, 2009 at 7:46 PM
abhilash said...: You can find details of Chandra Grahan in United States in this article.; August 3, 2009 at 8:03 PM

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