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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

Last lunar eclipse of 2022: Why does the Moon appear red during this event
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 12:51 PM IST

Earth to witness biggest supermoon of the year today: Check details

The supermoon be visible for the next three days and people across the world would be able to see till Friday morning, according to Nasa

Earth to witness biggest supermoon of the year today: Check details
Updated On : 13 Jul 2022 | 2:12 PM IST

Supermoon

The first sliver of a new moon appears (usually) three days after a no-moon night. The ancients, who were avid nature watchers, ascribe a sacred nature to the number three

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Updated On : 22 Feb 2019 | 9:34 PM IST

In Pics: 'Super Blood Moon' visible in India, leaves stargazers awestruck

The January 31 sighting of a "Blue Moon" and a total lunar eclipse occurred in India for the first time after 1982

In Pics: 'Super Blood Moon' visible in India, leaves stargazers awestruck
Updated On : 31 Jan 2018 | 10:13 PM IST

In pics: 'Supermoon' brightens up skies; know about the celestial event

The moon is expected to appear around 7% larger and 15% brighter on Sunday

In pics: 'Supermoon' brightens up skies; know about the celestial event
Updated On : 04 Dec 2017 | 11:05 AM IST

2017's supermoons and other moons

The year offers several catchy-named lunar activities for the moongazers

2017's supermoons and other moons
Updated On : 02 Dec 2017 | 9:17 PM IST

Monday's supermoon extra super; closest in nearly 69 years

In 2034, the moon will come even closer, within 221,485 miles. That, too, will be a supermoon

Monday's supermoon extra super; closest in nearly 69 years
Updated On : 13 Nov 2016 | 12:09 PM IST