<ul><li>After the solar eclipse earlier this month, a <keyword id="90051" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lunar-eclipse" source="Orion">lunar eclipse</keyword> is scheduled on October 28 .</li><li>This partial eclipse can be seen from most parts of the world. </li><li>The last lunar eclipse (on Nov 8, 2022) was a total eclipse and the next one will occur on September 17, 2024.</li></ul>Lunar eclipse happens when the sun, earth and the moon align in a straight line. Sky watchers are getting excited about one more lunar eclipse that will occur in the night sky on October 28-29, 2023. Earlier on October 14, 2023, the world witnessed a solar eclipse, which was not visible in India, but was seen from some parts of the western United States and the Pacific Ocean. The upcoming lunar eclipse will be a partial eclipse, meaning only part of the moon will be shadowed during the process. Time and date of lunar eclipse On October 28, the moon will enter the penumbral phase around midnight Indian Standard Time (IST). The umbral phase, referring to the peak of the eclipse, will start during the early hours of October 29, 2023. The umbral phase of the lunar eclipse will extend from 1:05 am and 2:24 am on October 29. The partial lunar eclipse will happen over a total duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes. The lunar eclipse can be watched from several countries including Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, North/East South America, the Pacific, the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean, the Arctic and Antarctica. Sky gazers in India can enjoy clear views of the lunar eclipse. During the time of the eclipse, the moon will be 62 degrees above the horizon. To be able to watch the upcoming partial lunar eclipse, you will not need any special equipment, though the event can be better captured with a camera with a telescopic lens. A set of binoculars can make the moon watching a comfortable experience for you. The crucial condition necessary to watch the spectacular eclipse is a clear sky, which may be a rare thing to expect during the monsoon season. If you are not lucky enough to watch the lunar eclipse this time, you can wait till September 17, 2024 to witness the next lunar eclipse. Take away A lunar eclipse can happen only on a full moon day when the moon, earth and the sun align themselves in a straight line. Since the moon and sun are aligned in a straight line with the earth in between, the earth’s shadow falls on the surface of the moon resulting in an eclipse of the earth’s natural satellite. When the three celestial bodies are not aligned in a perfect straight line, the resulting eclipse will be a partial one and this will be the case of the lunar eclipse on October 28, 2023. With a number of streaming websites and televisions live-broadcasting the event, there are hardly any chances for you to miss the wonderful spectacle.

Partial lunar eclipse on Oct 28 – When, where and how to watch

New Delhi [India], November 8 (ANI): Today is the day when the world will witness the last total <keyword id="90051" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lunar-eclipse" source="Orion">lunar eclipse</keyword> of this year. At full moon, when the moon is close to a node, total lunar eclipses take place because the earth blocks the sun's rays from reaching the moon. Almost a year after the last total lunar eclipse, the sight of the moon sliding into the shadows of the Earth returns and graces the sky. Viewers in North America, Central America, most of South America, the Pacific Ocean, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia will see the Moon darken and acquire a reddish in the wee hours of Tuesday, November 8. When and how to watch lunar eclipse The Moon traverses the northern half of Earth's shadow, with totality predicted to last 86 minutes. Mid-eclipse happens on November 8th at 10:59 Universal Time (UT), around six days before apogee, when the Moon is farthest from Earth in its orbit. As a result, during the eclipse, the Moon will appear 7 per cent smaller than it does when it's at perigee (closest to Earth), but the difference is imperceptible. The eclipse on Tuesday will be a bit brighter than the one that occurred in May -- especially in the Moon's northern half -- since the Moon doesn't glide as close to the dark center of Earth's shadow. There are several delightful extras viewers can look out for while admiring the eclipse. During totality, Earth's shadow dims the Moon sufficiently for stars to be visible right up to its edge. In addition, Uranus reaches opposition just a day after the eclipse, when it's directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and at its closest and brightest. And on eclipse night the distant planet will be upper left of the red-hued Moon -- binoculars will reveal the planet's pale disk. The farther west you are, the smaller the gap between planet and Moon. Also, the Northern and Southern Taurid meteor showers peak around this time, so eclipse-watchers might be treated to a few meteors streaking across the night sky. All stages of the eclipse occur simultaneously for everyone, but not everyone will see the full eclipse. Weather permitting, observers in western North America will witness the entirety of the event on the morning of November 8, with the partial eclipse phase beginning an hour or so after midnight. In Hawai'i, the totally eclipsed Moon will be directly overhead. Viewers in the central parts of the continent will see all of totality and most of the final partial phases, while those on the East Coast can watch the Sun rise as totality ends. South America will witness the initial phases of the eclipse up to totality, while Central America can enjoy the show a bit longer and see it through the total phase. The eclipse is an early evening event in central and eastern Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and the Moon rises either during the earlier partial phases or during totality. The actual clock times of the eclipse depend on your time zone. Do's and Don'ts of Lunar Eclipse" Dos Until there is a lunar eclipse, tulsi leaves must be added to food products. Pray for the moon to be released from Rahu's control soon. Before and after the eclipse, take a holy bath to purify your body and spirit. Don'ts During a lunar eclipse, it is typically advised to stay inside and refrain from beginning any new projects or activities. Pregnant women are strictly forbidden from going outside during a lunar eclipse, cutting or sewing any fabric, carrying sharp tools like scissors or blades, or using knives, among other activities that could harm the unborn child. As per belief, people avoid consuming food. Avoid watching the eclipse with your naked eyes The events that happen during a total lunar eclipse are more complex and interesting than many people realize. The Moon's leading edge enters the pale outer fringe of Earth's shadow: the penumbra. You probably won't notice anything until the Moon is about halfway across the penumbra. 1. Watch for a slight darkening on the Moon's left side as seen from North America. The penumbral shading becomes stronger as the Moon moves deeper in. 2. The penumbra is the region where an astronaut standing on the Moon would see Earth covering only part of the Sun's face. 3. The Moon's leading edge enters the umbra, the cone of Earth's shadow within which the Sun's completely hidden. You should notice a dramatic darkening on the leading edge of the lunar disk. With a telescope, you can watch the edge of the umbra slowly engulfing one lunar feature after another, as the entire sky begins to grow darker. 4. The trailing edge of the Moon slips into the umbra for the beginning of total eclipse. But the Moon won't black out completely: It's sure to glow some shade of intense orange or red. 5. Why is this? The Earth's atmosphere scatters and bends (refracts) sunlight that skims its edges, diverting some of it onto the eclipsed Moon. If you were on the Moon during a lunar eclipse, you'd see the Sun hidden by a dark Earth rimmed with the reddish light of all the sunrises and sunsets ringing the world at that moment. 6. The red umbral glow can be quite different from one eclipse to the next. Two main factors affect its brightness and hue. The first is simply how deeply the Moon goes into the umbra as it passes through; the center of the umbra is darker than its edges. The other factor is the state of Earth's atmosphere. If a major volcanic eruption has recently polluted the stratosphere with thin global haze, a lunar eclipse can be dark red, ashen brown, or occasionally almost black. 7. In addition, blue light is refracted through Earth's clear, ozone-rich upper atmosphere above the thicker layers that produce the red sunrise-sunset colors. This ozone-blue light tints the Moon also, especially near the umbra's edge. You'll need binoculars or a telescope to see this effect. 8. As the Moon progresses along its orbit, events replay in reverse order. The Moon's edge re-emerges into the sunlight, ending totality and beginning a partial eclipse again. 9. When all of the Moon escapes the umbra, only the last, penumbral shading is left. Sometime later, nothing unusual remains. The event has five stages, each with different things to watch.(ANI)

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<ul><li>Asia, Australia, America and the Pacific will see a total <keyword id="90051" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lunar-eclipse" source="Orion">lunar eclipse</keyword> on November 8, 2022. </li><li>This will be the second lunar eclipse in 2022 and the last of all eclipses in the year. </li><li>The world can see the next total lunar eclipse only on March 14, 2025.</li></ul>The 2022 calendar marked 4 eclipses for the year, two solar and two lunar. On November 8, 2022, the last of these four eclipses and the second lunar eclipse of the year will take place. This time, it is going to be a total lunar eclipse, with the moon taking on a reddish hue. According to NASA, to watch a total lunar eclipse again, we will have to wait for three more years until March 14, 2025. Therefore, sky gazers and astronomy lovers are keen to enjoy the spectacular scene of the upcoming eclipse. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="This is eclipse season" comment="subhead" text="This is eclipse season">This is eclipse season</cmsannotation> Eclipses do not come alone. Usually, there are two eclipses in a row. Sometimes, there can also be three eclipses in a line in the same eclipse season. Usually, a solar eclipse happens two weeks before or after a lunar eclipse. On October 25, 2022, the second and the last solar eclipse of the year took place. In about two weeks after this solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse will occur on November 8, 2022. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="From where we can see in India" comment="subhead" text="From where we can see in India">From where we can see in <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword></cmsannotation> The Pacific and most parts of North America can see the complete lunar eclipse on November 8, 2022. In India, the total lunar eclipse is visible only from the eastern parts of the country. However, most parts of India will be able to see the partial eclipse. The cities that will see the total lunar eclipse on November 8 include Guwahati, Kohima, Kolkata, Agartala, Siliguri, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, and Patna. Apart from these cities, most places in the Western, Southern and Northern regions of India can see a partial eclipse. Some of these cities are Delhi-NCR region, Chandigarh, Pune, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Lucknow, Jaipur, Udaipur, Madurai, Chennai, and others. In India, the starting phase of the eclipse will not be seen from anywhere since the moon will be below the horizon during that time. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Eclipse timings in major cities of India" comment="subhead" text="Eclipse timings in major cities of India">Eclipse timings in major cities of India</cmsannotation> From Kolkata, a total lunar eclipse will be visible at around 04:55 pm. Lasting for 1 hour and 27 minutes, the eclipse will start at 04:52 pm and end at 06:20 pm in Kolkata. Delhi will see only a partial lunar eclipse lasting for 50 minutes. The eclipse will begin in Delhi at 05:29 pm and end at 06:09 pm. From Mumbai, the partial eclipse will start at 06:01 pm and end at 06:19 pm, with a total duration of 18 minutes. In Chennai, the partial lunar eclipse will last for 40 minutes, starting at 05:39 pm, and reaching the maximum phase at 05:42 pm. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to watch the lunar eclipse" comment="subhead" text="How to watch the lunar eclipse">How to watch the lunar eclipse</cmsannotation> The lunar eclipse is easily visible to the naked eye and no special equipment is needed to view the lunar eclipse. However, binoculars or telescopes can be used for better viewing. Considering that the lunar eclipse is only partially visible from most Indian cities, one may also opt for YouTube channels live streaming the lunar eclipse, such as the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjKUlaGmE2g">timeanddate</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsXS3iDs0yA">Lowell Observatory</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYvDZsxDiTE">The Virtual Telescope Project</a>.

‘Bloody’ Tuesday: Where to watch Total Lunar Eclipse In India & how

Astronomers and skywatchers eagerly await the visual treat of the total <keyword id="90051" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lunar-eclipse" source="Orion">lunar eclipse</keyword> on May 16 2022. The upcoming lunar eclipse will be the first one in the year 2022 and will last for around 85 minutes in total, which makes it the longest total lunar eclipse since 2018. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Phases of the lunar eclipse on May 16" comment="subhead" text="Phases of the lunar eclipse on May 16">Phases of the lunar eclipse on May 16</cmsannotation> The penumbral phase will start at 01:33 GMT. It is not possible to view this phase with naked eyes and hence only well-equipped astronomers will find this phase interesting. The partial eclipse will start at 02:28 GMT. Around this time, you can actually start viewing the eclipse’s progress with bare eyes. During this phase, the moon passes through the umbral shadow of the earth that blocks sunlight. As a result, a portion of the lunar disc appears darkened. The full phase of the eclipse begins at 03:30 GMT and will reach its extreme point at 04:11 GMT, when the moon will be fully covered by the umbral shadow of the earth. The full eclipse will end at 04:54 GMT when the dark umbral shadow will leave the lunar disk. At 05:55 GMT, the partial phase of the eclipse will end and beyond this point, you can’t watch the eclipse with naked eyes. At 06:51 GMT, the penumbral phase will end. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="From where the eclipse will be visible" comment="subhead" text="From where the eclipse will be visible">From where the eclipse will be visible</cmsannotation> On May 16 2022, the lunar eclipse will be visible from regions including America, Europe and Africa. A full moon is up in the sky only during the night. It is possible to see the total lunar eclipse from all parts of the earth that experiences night during the eclipse time. However, the visibility of the eclipse differs from region to region. From some locations, the eclipse is seen during the moonrise or moonset with the moon positioned low in the sky. It is safe to view lunar eclipses with naked eyes. However, telescopes and binoculars can significantly enhance the view of eclipses. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The eclipse season" comment="subhead" text="The eclipse season">The eclipse season</cmsannotation> The total lunar eclipse happens two weeks after a partial solar eclipse that happened on April 30, 2022. These two eclipses happen during a single eclipse season. The length of an eclipse season is usually around 35 days when it is very common to see around 2 or 3 eclipses happen. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The next eclipse season" comment="subhead" text="The next eclipse season">The next eclipse season</cmsannotation> In October-November, there will be another eclipse season and during this period, a partial solar eclipse on October 25 2022, and a total lunar eclipse on November 7-8 2022. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Astrological significance of the May 16, lunar eclipse" comment="subhead" text="Astrological significance of the May 16, lunar eclipse">Astrological significance of the May 16, lunar eclipse</cmsannotation> This total lunar eclipse will not be visible from India as India wi9ll have its daytime around the time of the eclipse. Therefore, there is no sutak period advised for the people residing in India.

First Lunar Eclipse of 2022 - everything you need to know

<ul><li>Samantha Cristoforetti shared first photos of a partially eclipsed moon from ISS 250 miles above Earth.</li><li>Earlier, <keyword id="34120" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="astronaut" source="Orion">Astronaut</keyword> Samantha Cristoforetti created history with first TikTok video from ISS.</li><li>Below, watch stunning pictures of ‘Blood Moon’.</li></ul>Astronaut, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/space/news/watch-astronaut-samantha-cristoforetti-creates-history-with-first-tiktok-video-from-international-space-station/articleshow/91462028.cms">Samantha Cristoforetti</a> shared some mesmerizing photos of Monday’s <keyword id="90051" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lunar-eclipse" source="Orion">lunar eclipse</keyword> from the International Space Station. Cristoforetti used her Twitter handle to share the first images of the ‘Blood Moon’. The image shows a partially visible red moon that looked amazing. <div type="twitter" handle="AstroSamantha" handlename="Samantha Cristoforetti" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1516878392129376256/oyOo2Fmk_normal.jpg" favoritecount="5922" retweetcount="1044" status="Happy Monday from space! Were you lucky enough to be able to see the lunar eclipse last night? We were! / Buon lune… https://t.co/bWc1inuRew" createdat="1652704098000" id="1526177721285582848"></div>Further, the astronaut also tweeted, “a partially eclipsed moon playing hide-and-seek with our solar panel.” <div type="twitter" handle="AstroSamantha" handlename="Samantha Cristoforetti" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1516878392129376256/oyOo2Fmk_normal.jpg" favoritecount="2493" retweetcount="452" status="A partially eclipsed Moon playing hide-and-seek with our solar panel. / Eclissi parziale della luna che gioca a nas… https://t.co/IAcD6p4id1" createdat="1652705333000" id="1526182900210847745"></div> On Monday, some parts of the world- America and Africa witnessed the best view of moon during this celestial event. European Space Agency astronaut, Samantha Cristoforetti docked the space station on April 26. This is her second flight to the space station that includes four travel companions, Kjell Lindgren, Bob Hines, and Jessica Watkins. Astronauts will spend their time carrying out multiple scientific experiments in microgravity conditions including spacewalks. Crewmembers will also watch out for the arrival of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft on May 19. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon, earth, and sun align in one direction, with the moon passing through the shadow cast by the earth. The first lunar eclipse of 2022 was not visible in India, it was seen in different parts of the world including East Pacific, Africa, Europe, Antarctica, South and North Amera. During the eclipse, the moon was visible in scarlet colour. It was emitting a reddish light which is why it is called ‘Blood Moon’. Meanwhile, the next lunar eclipse is said to take place on November 7 and 8. So far, it is said to be visible from North America, Australia and Southeast Asia. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/sony-announced-the-upcoming-playstation-plus-games-lineup-for-india/articleshow/91610565.cms">Sony announced the upcoming PlayStation Plus games lineup for India - here’s the complete list</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/elon-musk-says-we-cant-let-humankind-end-in-adult-diapers-and-that-the-environment-would-be-fine-if-we-doubled-our-population/articleshow/91613793.cms">Elon Musk says we can't let humankind end in 'adult diapers' and that the environment would be fine if we doubled our population</a>

Watch: Astronaut shares breathtaking photos of the moon as seen from space during Lunar Eclipse

<ul><li> Three celestial events will be visible in the night sky tomorrow, May 26.</li><li>The total <keyword id="90051" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="lunar-eclipse">lunar eclipse</keyword> will be accompanied by a <keyword id="586617" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="supermoon">Supermoon</keyword> and <keyword id="2198098" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="blood-moon">Blood Moon</keyword> as the Sun takes a back seat during the show.</li><li>While these three events will occur concurrently, each is unique and has its characteristics.</li></ul>Not only will May 26 bear witness to the year’s first lunar eclipse, but it will also coincide with a Supermoon and Blood Moon. This means that the Moon will be bigger and redder than its normal size and colour as the Earth tries to block out the Sun this week. And, it’s not just any ordinary lunar eclipse that’s on the cards. After two long years of waiting, the world will finally have a front row seat to a ‘total’ lunar eclipse. And skygazers in India might have the best view. The lunar eclipse is set to kick off in the middle of the afternoon, at 2:17 p.m., as per Indian Standard Time (IST). And it will be over by 7:19 p.m. A few lucky ones may be able to catch the last 10 to 20 minutes of the action. <div type="image" title="428_total_lunar_eclipse_2021-800" msid="82943242" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The timeline of the total lunar eclipse set to take place on May 26&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> But that’s no reason to fret. Technology has made it so easy to just tap into one of the many live streams that will be live during the event from telescopes all over the world. So, not only will you be able to see the total lunar eclipse, but you’ll have a close-up view. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What is a lunar eclipse?" comment="subhead" text="What is a lunar eclipse?">What is a lunar eclipse?</cmsannotation> A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks out the light of the Sun and casts its shadow on the Moon’s surface. And this can only happen on a night when there’s a Full Moon in the sky. During a partial eclipse, Earth is not able to block out the entire Sun. Only the darkest part of the planet’s shadow falls on the Moon. In other cases, when the Moon only passes through the lighter party of the Earth’s shadow, it is called a penumbral eclipse. <div type="image" title="earth shadow_edited" msid="82943082" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A total lunar eclipse when the Earth&amp;#39;s complete shadow fall onto the Moon&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> However, on May 26, a total lunar eclipse is set to grace the skies. The Moon will fully be in Earth’s shadow. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="FUN FACT:" comment="subhead" text="FUN FACT:">FUN FACT:</cmsannotation> Earth is one of the few planets in the solar system to experience lunar eclipses because its shadow is just large enough to cover the moon. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What is a Blood Moon?" comment="subhead" text="What is a Blood Moon?">What is a Blood Moon?</cmsannotation> A Blood Moon appears only during a total lunar eclipse. This means that not every lunar eclipse will result in a Blood Moon. For Earth’s natural satellite to turn a shade of red or rusty orange, the Moon needs to fully be within its shadow. Only a little bit of light is able to escape the shadow, and as the light waves are stretched, they begin to look red. When this red light strikes the lunar surface, it makes the Moon look red too. <div type="image" title="total lunar eclilpse" msid="82943303" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Blood Moons only occure during a total lunar eclipse&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> How red the Moon will look from where you are in the world depends on a number of factors like pollution, cloud cover or debris. The last Blood Moon occured on 21 January 2019, during the total lunar eclipse, earning it the title of ‘Super Blood Wolf Moon’. Hopefully, we will not have to wait another two years to see the next Blood Moon. According to NASA, the next one is set to take place on 16 May 2022 — less than a year from now. The only catch is that it will likely be visible only over North America, South America, Europe and Africa — not Asia, or anywhere near India. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="FUN FACT:" comment="subhead" text="FUN FACT:">FUN FACT:</cmsannotation> Christoper Columbus used the Blood Moon to his advantage in 1504 when he was stranded in Jamaica. The natives halted the food supply for him and his crew. So, he looked up the next total lunar eclipse, and told the leader of the natives that God’s anger will be visible on February 29 with the Moon appearing to be ‘inflamed in wrath’. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What is a Supermoon?" comment="subhead" text="What is a Supermoon?">What is a Supermoon?</cmsannotation> Just like a lunar eclipse, the Supermoon needs a Full Moon in the sky in order to make an appearance. It occurs when a Full Moon occurs at the time as the Moon’s closest approach to Earth in its orbit. Simply put, a Supermoon is when the distance between the Moon and our planet is at its minimum — their closest point. <div type="image" title="29_supermoon_size_1280_edited" msid="82943147" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A supermoon occurs when the Moon&amp;#8217;s orbit is closest (perigee) to Earth at the same time the Moon is full&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> <div type="image" title="moon perigee eclipse" msid="82943198" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Moon has an eliptical orbit around the Earth&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Because of the increase in proximity, a Supermoon appears brighter and a little bigger in the night sky. The difference isn’t obvious enough for the casual observer to spot, but a seasoned skygazer would be aware of the change. The total <keyword id="11320052" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="lunar-eclipse-on-may-26">lunar eclipse on May 26</keyword> won’t just be like any other Supermoon — there are at least two this year according to the Farmer’s Almanac — but the closest Supermoon of the year.

The Moon will be bigger and redder as three celestial events line up at the same time on May 26

<ul><li>Eclipses and transits are spectacular events in the space happening when a celestial body covers another, partially or totally. </li><li>The two interesting eclipses viewable from the Earth are solar and lunar eclipses. </li><li>A <keyword id="860733" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="total-lunar-eclipse">total lunar eclipse</keyword> results when the central and darkest part of the Earth’s shadow known as umbra covers the entire surface of the Moon. </li></ul>Due to their rarity and spectacular nature, eclipses have always evoked the imaginations and interests of humans. Eclipses, also known as transits, happen when a celestial body partially or fully covers another during its movement. The two popular kinds of eclipses we can see from the Earth are solar and lunar eclipses. How does a <keyword id="90051" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="lunar-eclipse">lunar eclipse</keyword> happen? Moon is a satellite of the Earth and it goes around the earth once in a lunar month, roughly about 29.5 days. The Moon does not have natural light of its own. It glows only because of reflecting the Sun’s light. When the Earth comes in between the Moon and the Sun, its shadow blocks the Sun’s rays lighting up the Moon and hence a lunar eclipse happens. A lunar eclipse can happen only on a full Moon day since for a lunar eclipse to happen, the Moon, the Earth and the Sun must be aligned in a straight line. What is a total lunar eclipse? Eclipses can be total, partial or penumbral. When only a part of the Earth’s shadow covers the Moon, we can see a partial lunar eclipse. If the Moon travels through the penumbral (faint) part of the Earth’s shadow, a penumbral lunar eclipse happens. Total lunar eclipse happens when the central and the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow blocks the Sun’s light from reaching the Moon in entirety. In this process, the total surface of the Moon will become invisible or deeply shaded in red for a few minutes. May 26, 2021 will see a total lunar eclipse The first eclipse of the year 2021 will be a lunar eclipse happening on May 26, 2021. This lunar eclipse can be seen from India, south Asia, east Asia, Australia, and much of North America, South America, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean and Antarctica. The May 26, 2021 lunar eclipse takes place within a few hours of the Moon reaching the closest point to the Earth. Hence, a spectacular show called a Super Flower <keyword id="2198098" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="blood-moon">Blood Moon</keyword> will result. The tetrad phenomenon Including the lunar eclipse on May 26, there will be four big lunar eclipses in 2021 and 2022. Three of these eclipses will be total lunar eclipses while the one on November 18-19 in 2021 will be a partial one. However, it will also be a very deep one, making it an almost total eclipse. This is called the tetrad phenomenon. The astronomical term for total eclipses Total lunar eclipses happen only on Full Moon days when the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon are aligned in a straight line. Astronomy calls this kind of alignment as syzygy, the term derived from Greek language meaning ‘paired together’.

A total lunar eclipse explained, and you can see one soon enough

Badrinath (Uttarakhand) [India], November 8 (ANI): In view of the <keyword id="12567561" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="total-lunar-eclipse" source="Orion">total lunar eclipse</keyword> (Chandra Grahan), the doors of <keyword id="642949" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="badrinath-temple" source="Orion">Badrinath Temple</keyword> were closed earlier today and would remain so till late evening. "Badrinath Dham Temple closed for the lunar eclipse. The temple will re-open at 6:25 pm after the eclipse", Ajendra Ajay, Chairman of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee told ANI. Due to the Lunar Eclipse, temples across India have been closed since morning and would remain closed till 6:30 pm in the evening. Temples have announced that after performing the <keyword id="6290100" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sandhya-aarti" source="Orion">Sandhya Aarti</keyword> and other rituals for purification, the temples would be opened to the public. A Lunar eclipse happens when the Sun, Earth, and a Full Moon form a near-perfect Syzygy in space. The Moon slides into the Earth's shadow and gradually darkens until the entire lunar disc turns into an eerie red or dim orange from its usual silvery grey shade. The event unfolds in reverse order further, until the moon returns to its full brilliance. The <keyword id="15461656" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="november-8th-lunar-eclipse" source="Orion">November 8th lunar eclipse</keyword> is the last lunar eclipse of the year and the second total lunar eclipse in the year 2022, the earlier was on May 15-16th. Today's eclipse would be visible across India along with parts of Asia, North America, Australia, and a few places in Europe as well as in the entire North America. The next Lunar eclipse is predicted to be on the 5th of May, 2023. Every year, from anywhere between four to seven times, the Sun, Moon, and Earth line up in a Syzygy, forming what is called either the Solar or Lunar Eclipse. (ANI)

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