Lunar Eclipse - Chandra Grahan 2018: Rain and cloudy skies may disappoint viewers Lunar Eclipse - Chandra Grahan 2018: Rain and cloudy skies may disappoint viewers News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Lungsanliu Gonmei | Updated on: 27 Jul 2018, 08:18:29 PM New Delhi: As scientists and space enthusiasts in the world gear up to witness the longest total lunar eclipse or the blood moon or Chandra Granhan 2018 of the 21st century on Friday, July 27, heavy rain and cloudy skies are likely to play spoilsport for common viewers in India. Several parts of the country has been affected by incessant rainfall and flood situation. As a matter of fact, in view of the wet weather, the Astronomical Society of India has cautioned against creating a hype around the blood moon event in a statement.