Tag: Lunar eclipse

Partial phase of Lunar Eclipse will be visible in India on Wednesday

The eclipse will be visible in the region covering South America, North America, Asia, Australia, Antarctica, the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean.

May 25, 2021

Lunar eclipse July 2020: What’s different about the moon?

After two successive lunar eclipses and one solar eclipse, the third lunar eclipse is taking place right now!

July 4, 2020

When is Guru Purnima 2020; significance of celebration

The day of Guru Purnima is traditionally the time when devotees of the Guru offer their gratitude and receive his blessings.

July 3, 2020

Lunar Eclipse 2019: India to witness last partial lunar eclipse of the year, know the date and time

Lunar eclipses are not eye-damaging. Therefore, it is perfectly safe for people to watch it through their naked eyes.

July 15, 2019

5 solar and lunar eclipses in 2019, two of them will be visible in India

Of the five celestial events, there will be three instances of solar eclipse — one partial, one annular, and one total — and a total and a partial lunar eclipse

December 28, 2018

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

Missed the lunar eclipse? Find out when is the next

There’s more to this week, celestially, than the longest lunar eclipse of the century!

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

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

Blood Moon 2018: Here’s the guide to watch the century’s longest lunar eclipse

The total phase of the "blood moon" eclipse of July 27 will last 1 hour and 43 minutes, during which Earth's natural satellite will turn a spectacular red or ruddy-brown color.

July 23, 2018

Sun, moon and Mars: Three celestial treats lined up in July

After a partial solar eclipse on July 13, get ready to witness century's longest total lunar eclipse on July 27-28 and then Mars coming closest to the Earth in 15 years on July 31

July 12, 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