Lunar Eclipse 2021: Date, Time And Dos And Don'ts For Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse 2021: Date, Time And Dos And Don'ts For Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse 2021: Here's all you need to know about the total lunar eclipse or 'Blood Moon' that is occurring on 26th May. Read Time: 3 min Highlights The event coincides with the supermoon too Here are all the dos and don'ts for the Chandra Grahan 2021 Lunar eclipse 2021 (or Chandra Grahan 2021) will be observed across the world on 26th May 2021. This is the first major celestial occurrence of the year which astronomy enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting for reasons manifold. Firstly, the lunar eclipse this year is a total lunar eclipse, which is taking place for the first time in two years. It is also called 'Blood Moon' by some due to the reddish-orange tinge that will be observed during the eclipse. Secondly, the total lunar eclipse is coinciding with a unique phenomenon also known as 'Supermoon', which occurs when the moon reaches the closest point in the Earth's orbit.