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Another celestial event will take place this weekend with the partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) beginning on Saturday...
Digital Desk: Another astronomical event to look out for this weekend is the partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), which will begin on Saturday, October 28, and last until Sunday, October 29. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.
Date of Chandra Grahan: The partial lunar eclipse will last from Saturday, October 28 until Sunday, October 29.
Timing of the Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan)
On Saturday (October 28th), the lunar eclipse will begin at roughly 11:31 PM in India. The lunar eclipse is expected to last 1 hour and 19 minutes on Sunday, October 29, from 1:05 AM to 2:24 AM.
During the lunar eclipse, the Moon will encounter the deeper, darker section of the Earth's shadow, known as the umbra, covering a portion of its surface around 1:05 AM on Sunday (Indian Standard Time - IST).
Will the Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) be visible in India?
According to NASA, the eclipse will be visible throughout India. Furthermore, it will be witnessed in Eastern Hemisphere locations such as Africa, Europe, Asia, and parts of Australia.
The eclipse will not be seen in the Americas, but it will be visible in some regions of Brazil when the Moon rises. Don't worry if you miss this eclipse; there will be another one on September 17th, 2024.
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