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Spectacular Celestial display: When and where to watch October lunar eclipse
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Spectacular Celestial display: When and where to watch October lunar eclipse

[ad_1] Lunar eclipse October 2023: In a year marked by celestial wonders, skywatchers around the world are in for a treat with the upcoming lunar eclipse and it is promising to be a captivating event. The lunar eclipse follows on the heels of the earlier annular solar eclipse in October, creating a celestial double feature that has stirred excitement among astronomy enthusiasts.Lunar eclipses have been a source of fascination for humanity throughout history, with various cultures attaching spiritual and mystical significance to these occurrences. In the modern era, astronomers and scientists eagerly study lunar eclipses to unravel the intricate relationship between the Earth, the Moon, and the impact of Earth's atmosphere on the Moon. These events also provide a breathtaking celestial d...
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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 9 May 2023: Earth casts a double shadow
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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 9 May 2023: Earth casts a double shadow

[ad_1] When Earth casts its shadow, it appears smaller than the Moon itself! This is due to basic geometry, which states that when the size of a light source is larger than an object, the shadow it casts will always be smaller than the object itself. Although Earth also casts a shadow, it isn't usually visible because Earth is an opaque body. The Earth or the Moon only cast a visible shadow when an object that is usually illuminated by the Sun moves into their shade, as they are not transparent and do not allow sunlight to pass through them, which happens during eclipses.Today's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is a snapshot of shadows of Earth captured during a lunar eclipse. Two shadows can be observed in the provided picture. The upper part of the atmosphere is pink while the lower ...
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When Is Chandra Grahan 2023? Timings Of Rare Lunar Eclipse And Suggested Food Practices
4May By adminNo Comments
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When Is Chandra Grahan 2023? Timings Of Rare Lunar Eclipse And Suggested Food Practices

[ad_1] Astronomy enthusiasts are over the moon as a rare moon sighting is in the offing. On May 5, 2023, sky gazers will be treated to a rare penumbral lunar eclipse as the Sun, Moon, and Earth will align in a straight line, in the same place, causing the lunar surface to go completely dark. This type of eclipse is rare and will not happen again until 2042. The event is expected to last for over four hours and will be visible in all of India and other parts of the world. Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to look at directly, although this lunar eclipse is not expected to be visible to the naked eye. Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 2023 Date And Timings: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in New Delhi: First Contact with the Penumbra - 08:45 PM Maximum of Lunar Eclipse - 10:53 PM Last Co...
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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 29 April 2023: Stunningly rare Solar Eclipse snapped at sea
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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 29 April 2023: Stunningly rare Solar Eclipse snapped at sea

[ad_1] When the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth at a precise moment, a solar eclipse occurs. Depending on the position of the Moon, it may only partially block the Sun's light, resulting in a partial solar eclipse, or completely block it, causing a total solar eclipse. During a solar eclipse, the Moon's shadow is cast onto a portion of the Earth. A few days back, a rare solar eclipse occurred. During this time, several astrophotographers captured breathtaking images.One of these stunning images has been shared by NASA today. This image taken from a ship depicts the solar corona, the stunning outer atmosphere of the active Sun, as it streams out into space during the eclipse. "Along a narrow path that mostly avoided landfall, the shadow of the New Moon raced across planet Earth's s...
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10 Best Night Sky Events this year 2023-Perseid Meteor Shower, Venus, Saturn to Jupiter
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10 Best Night Sky Events this year 2023-Perseid Meteor Shower, Venus, Saturn to Jupiter

[ad_1] People on Earth will bear witness to some stunning night sky events this year but none will be better than these 10. Check out the 10 Best Night Sky Events this year 2023. Earth was witness to stunning night sky events throughout 2022. Eclipses, meteor showers, blood moons and other phenomena were a sight to behold. It seems like 2023 is set to follow the trend as there are some spectacular night sky events which will take place as the year goes on. Astronomers, astrophotographers and passionate sky watchers are in for a treat as comets, meteor showers, lunar eclipses, blood moons and more will showcase stunning visuals in the blanket of darkness.Though most of these phenomena can be watched with naked eyes, some of them will only be visible if the weather conditions are right ...
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Eclipses in 2023: When to see Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse online; know date, details here
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Eclipses in 2023: When to see Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse online; know date, details here

[ad_1] The year 2023 will witness two Solar and two Lunar Eclipses. Here is when, where and how you can observe these eclipses. An eclipse is a celestial event that changes the appearance of the Sun and Moon and it is something amazing to watch. However, you need to take several precautions to watch the eclipses to avoid any kind of damage to the eyes. The year 2023 is here, and people will be able to see 4 eclipses in total- 2 Solar Eclipse and 2 Lunar Eclipse. These eclipses will be visible in different parts of the world. Know when, where and how you can watch the Surya and Chandra Grahan in 2023. Solar Eclipse in 2023 The year 2023 will see two Solar Eclipses. One on April 20th, while the other on October 14. According to the information provided by timeanddate.com, a Total Solar ...
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Treat eclipses as natural celestial events : Astrophysicist
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Treat eclipses as natural celestial events : Astrophysicist

[ad_1] An eminent astrophysicist has called for treating eclipses as natural celestial events and not believe in superstitions surrounding these. 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...
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Beaver blood moon’ offers world’s last total lunar eclipse until 2025
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Beaver blood moon’ offers world’s last total lunar eclipse until 2025

[ad_1] Nighttime skywatchers from East Asia to North America will be treated to the rare spectacle of a "Beaver blood moon" on Tuesday. Nighttime skywatchers from East Asia to North America will be treated to the rare spectacle of a "Beaver blood moon" on Tuesday, weather permitting, as the Earth, moon and sun align to produce a total lunar eclipse for the last time until 2025. Here are some key facts about the upcoming celestial display, unfolding in an exceedingly unusual concurrence with Election Day in the United States, and about lunar eclipses in general. WHAT'S HAPPENING 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 color of the moon to a reddish hue,...
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Awesome moon in offing! A lunar eclipse is set to dazzle today
8Nov By adminNo Comments
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Awesome moon in offing! A lunar eclipse is set to dazzle today

[ad_1] Today evening people across Australia and New Zealand will be treated to an awesome sight- total lunar eclipse. Today evening people across Australia and New Zealand will be treated to a total lunar eclipse, weather permitting.It's an opportunity to not be missed, as the next one won't be visible from our region until 2025. A lunar eclipse happens when the Moon travels through Earth's shadow. If the Moon only partly makes it into the shadow, that's a partial eclipse.In a total eclipse, the Moon becomes fully immersed and takes on a reddish/orange glow.In today's eclipse the period of totality – when the Moon is fully immersed in shadow – will last a leisurely 85 minutes.The only light reaching the Moon's surface will first pass through Earth's atmosphere, which is why the Moon ...
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Lunar Eclipse 2022: Date, Timings And Food Practices Followed During Chandra Grahan
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Lunar Eclipse 2022: Date, Timings And Food Practices Followed During Chandra Grahan

[ad_1] The second Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) of the year 2022 is occurring on November 8, 2022. The previous eclipse happened earlier in the month of May this year. Lunar eclipse is the phenomenon when Earth comes in between the Sun and the Moon, and it blocks the sunlight coming in contact with the Moon. This leads to Earth casting its shadow on the Moon, which is visible from the Earth. Some portion of the moon will be illuminated by sunlight refracted through the Earth's atmosphere. The Lunar Eclipse would be visible from northern-eastern Europe, Asia, Australia, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, North America and most of South America.(Also Read: Lunar Eclipse: Why It's Called 'Strawberry Moon' Eclipse)Lunar Eclipse 2022: Timings In IndiaPartial Lunar Eclipse in New DelhiLunar Eclipse...
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