Tag: blood moon

Lunar eclipse: Blood moon as seen from around the world

The longest "blood moon" eclipse this century that coincided with Mars' closest approach in 15 years treated skygazers to a thrilling celestial spectacle

July 28, 2018

Blood Moon dazzles Earth in longest lunar eclipse of century

Bad weather thwarted the cosmic display in several parts of the world.

July 28, 2018

Lunar eclipse | Clouds block rare celestial event, skywatchers disappointed

Many people didn’t pay a visit to the planetarium but were excited to witness the major celestial event with binoculars and cameras.

July 28, 2018

Complete lunar eclipse begins, the longest of this century

The total eclipse lasts 1 hour and 43 minutes, with the entire event lasting closer to four hours.

July 28, 2018

Blood Moon 2018 | Catch the longest lunar eclipse live at special sessions here

It's a special day for skywatchers, as they prepare to watch the longest total lunar eclipse of this century beginning late Friday night (July 27) and stretching till the early hours of Saturday (July 28).

July 27, 2018

Blood Moon vs Blue Moon: Everything you need to know

Blue moon and Blood moon are not named after any scientific or astronomical logic or explanation, as one would expect, but are merely 'scientific nicknames'.

July 26, 2018

Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse 2018: Date, Time in India, significance

The celestial spectacle will be taking place alongside the Blood Moon, as well as the Mars opposition.

July 26, 2018

What is a lunar eclipse? 7 universal facts to know

A lunar eclipse can occur only when the moon is full, and is visible only at night. It is completely safe to look at a lunar eclipse with the naked eye.

July 26, 2018

July 27 lunar eclipse timings | 10 things you should know

The July 27 lunar eclipse lasting 1 hour and 43 minutes and will be preceded and followed by partial eclipses lasting more than one hour.

July 26, 2018

Century’s longest lunar eclipse to be visible from India on July 27

The longest total lunar eclipse of this century would be visible from all parts of the country on July 27.

July 3, 2018