Lunar Eclipse

Four eclipse events this year, two would be visible in India: Astro expert

Four eclipse events including a total solar eclipse would occur in 2023 and two of them would be visible in India, an astronomy expert said here on Wednesday. There would be two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses, said Dr Rajendra Prakash Gupt, Superintendent of Ujjain's Government Jiwaji Observatory. The celestial events will start with a total solar eclipse on April 20. "But it will not be visible from India," Dr Gupt said. It will be followed by a 'penumbral' lunar eclipse on the intervening night of May 5-6 which will be visible in India, he said. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through penumbra or lighter part of Earth's shadow, and sunlight falling on the Moon appears to be partially cut off. The Moon remains visible, but with less-than-usual brightness. The only 'annular solar eclipse' will take place on the intervening night of October 14 and 15, but it would not be visible in the country as it would happen at night. A partial lunar eclipse wou

Last total lunar eclipse of the year enthrals stargazers across world

Stargazers across the country were treated to a visual delight as the earth cast its shadow on the moon in the last total lunar eclipse of the year on Tuesday. Northeastern parts of the country such as Agartala, Kohima, and Guwahati were able to catch a glimpse of maximum obscuration of the lunar disc as the moon had already risen on the eastern horizon before the end of the totality phase at 5:12 pm. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the earth casts its shadow completely over a full moon, blocking reflection of all direct sunlight from the lunar orb and dimming the colour of the moon to a reddish hue. From most parts of India, stargazers could observe a partial lunar eclipse only as the moon rise timings across the country were during or after the total phase. Astronomy enthusiasts and star gazing clubs had set up telescopes across cities to watch the celestial phenomenon unfold. In Delhi, smog-filled sky denied stargazers the opportunity to view the eclipse at moon-rise and a ha

Treat eclipses as natural celestial event: Astrophysicist on superstitions

An eminent astrophysicist has called for treating eclipses as natural celestial events and not believe in superstitions surrounding these. Different parts of India and the world are set to witness a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, just a fortnight after a partial solar eclipse. Astrophysicist Debi Prasad Duari said it is unfortunate that people give credence to superstitions related to such natural celestial events despite the immense developments in space science and technology in the 21st century. "People should not believe in this sort of things and go ahead and treat it as just a natural celestial event," he said. Duari, a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and International Astronomical Union, said that superstitions surrounding a solar or lunar eclipse are prevalent not only in the country but also in different pockets across the world. In India, people do not eat or cook food during eclipses. Some do not even step out in the open during these celestial events. It i

Last lunar eclipse of 2022: Why does the Moon appear red during this event

Unlike solar eclipses, there are no harmful rays emitted during a lunar eclipse, so it's safe to watch it with the naked eyes

Beaver Blood Moon lunar eclipse on November 8; here's all you need to know

Commonly known as the Blood Moon, a total lunar eclipse occurs when the full moon moves into the deep umbral shadow of the Earth and receives light only first filtered by Earth's atmosphere

Longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years to take place on Nov 19

The longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years will occur on November 19 and will be visible from parts of Northeast India, an astrophysicist said on Saturday. The rare phenomenon will be visible from a few areas in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, Director of Research and Academic at MP Birla Planetarium Debiprosad Duari told PTI. The partial eclipse will start at 12.48 pm and end at 4.17 pm, he said. The duration of the eclipse will be 3 hours 28 minutes and 24 seconds, making it the longest in 580 years, Duari said. "A few areas in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam will experience the last fleeting moments of the partial eclipse just after the moonrise, very close to the eastern horizon," he explained. The last time a partial lunar eclipse of such length occurred was on February 18, 1440, and the next time a similar phenomenon can be witnessed will be on February 8, 2669, he said. The maximum partial eclipse will be visible at 2.34 pm as 97 per cent of the moon will be covered by the Ea

Get ready for longest partial lunar eclipse of century next week

Skygazers are in for a treat as the longest partial lunar eclipse of the century is going to take place on November 19. It is also the longest such eclipse in nearly 600 years.

Super blood moon: Buildup to cosmic event eclipses the finale

In the end, the buildup seemed to eclipse the finale. People across New Zealand and around the world stayed up Wednesday to watch a cosmic event called a super blood moon, a combination of a total lunar eclipse and a brighter-than-usual supermoon. During the buildup, a glittering moon rose above the horizon. As the Earth's shadow began taking bites from the moon, it created a dramatic effect. Half the moon vanished, leaving it looking like a black-and-white cookie. When the full eclipse took hold, however, the moon darkened, turning a smudgy burnt orange colour for many viewers. In celestial terms, it was a wonder: a projection of the world's sunsets and sunrises onto the black canvas of the eclipsed moon. But for people peering up from their backyards, it wasn't quite the brilliant display they'd anticipated. Not quite super or blood-colored. It was not that vivid for those on ground, said Ben Noll, a meteorologist with New Zealand scientific research agency NIWA. Personally, I .

Lunar Eclipse 2020: Interesting facts about today's penumbral lunar eclipse

The 'penumbral lunar eclipse', also known as Beaver moon will begin at 1pm and continue till 05:25 pm today

Lunar eclipse 2020 today: Time, how and where to watch Strawberry eclipse

Lunar eclipse timing, meaning, how to watch and where to watch chandra grahan? Here's all you must know about lunar eclipse 2020

Lunar eclipse 2019: Stunning photos of partial eclipse around the world

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow

Partial Lunar Eclipse 2019: What it is and when you can watch it in India

In India, the partial lunar eclipse can be witnessed on July 17 from 12.13 am; it will reach its darkest at 3 am

See Pics: 'Blood moon' dazzles skygazers in 21st century's longest eclipse

NASA, meanwhile, called out social media hoaxers claiming that Mars would appear as big as the moon during the eclipse

Blood moon: Get ready to watch century's longest lunar eclipse tonight

In India, the total Lunar Eclipse will be visible in Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among other cities

Lunar eclipse to be seen in India today

Also, the US and Canada can view the total solar eclipse, but cannot see the lunar eclipse

First eclipse of 2017: Indians can see it on Saturday

Intensity of moon's brightness would lessen and it would become hazy during the eclipse