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Total Lunar Eclipse in India: Know timings in all major cities and how to watch it
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Total Lunar Eclipse in India: Know timings in all major cities and how to watch it

The world is about to witness its last total lunar eclipse which is taking place after a matter of three years on 8 November 2022. As a total lunar eclipse will take place on Tuesday, check the timings across major Indian cities

The last total lunar eclipse for 2022 and the next three years takes place on Tuesday. Here’s how to watch it
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The last total lunar eclipse for 2022 and the next three years takes place on Tuesday. Here’s how to watch it

Known as a blood moon, this week's total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout North America and Asia. Only portions of eastern India can witness a total lunar eclipse, while the remainder of the country can only witness a partial eclipse.

Last Lunar Eclipse of 2022: Places, timing and everything you need to know
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Last Lunar Eclipse of 2022: Places, timing and everything you need to know

The total lunar eclipse will continue for a total duration of 45 minutes and 48 seconds. Only portions of eastern India can witness a total lunar eclipse, while the remainder of the country can only witness a partial eclipse.

Lunar Eclipse 2022- Here's all you need to know
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Lunar Eclipse 2022- Here's all you need to know

During a partial lunar eclipse, the earth's shadow will look dark on the side of the moon which is facing the earth

Moon magic! Here's what the longest partial lunar eclipse in 600 years looked like
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Moon magic! Here's what the longest partial lunar eclipse in 600 years looked like

The amazing visual was the longest since 1440 and won't take place again until the far-off future of 2669

Longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years today; all you need to know about timing, where to watch
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Longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years today; all you need to know about timing, where to watch

The total duration of the eclipse will be 3 hours 28 minutes and 24 seconds that will make it the longest in 600 years

Longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years to occur on 19 Nov; all you need to know
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Longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years to occur on 19 Nov; all you need to know

If we count the time of the penumbral eclipse, meaning when the Moon is in the Earth's outer shadow, the eclipse will last for over six hours.

For medieval Christians, understanding lunar eclipse was a complex affair: A sign from God or a scientific phenomenon?
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For medieval Christians, understanding lunar eclipse was a complex affair: A sign from God or a scientific phenomenon?

There are numerous surviving scientific discussions of eclipses written by Christians from across the medieval period.

Lunar eclipse 2021: Super blood moon will occur today; when and where to watch it in India
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Lunar eclipse 2021: Super blood moon will occur today; when and where to watch it in India

Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon) 2021 will start at 2:16 pm IST and will be at its peak at around 4:49 pm IST.

Lunar Eclipse May 2021: Date, timing, and all you need to know about the purna chandra grahan
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Lunar Eclipse May 2021: Date, timing, and all you need to know about the purna chandra grahan

Although the chances of the lunar eclipse being visible to the naked eye are minimal, a partial lunar eclipse will still be visible from the northeastern part of India (except Sikkim)

Space exploration in 2021 to see missions to Mars, the Moon, views from beyond 'deep space'
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Space exploration in 2021 to see missions to Mars, the Moon, views from beyond 'deep space'

An eclipse in May overlaps with a period when the moon is close to Earth, in what is known by some as a 'super blood moon'.

Lunar Eclipse 2020: When and where to watch the fourth and final 'chandra grahan' today
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Lunar Eclipse 2020: When and where to watch the fourth and final 'chandra grahan' today

The Chandra Grahan is expected to begin around 1.02 pm IST and will be at its peak at 3.12 pm IST. The celestial event will end at 5.23 pm IST.

Guru Purnima 2020: Date, Time and Significance of the day observed by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist communities
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Guru Purnima 2020: Date, Time and Significance of the day observed by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist communities

In 2020, Guru Purnima, which is celebrated on the full moon day in Ashadh month of the Hindu calendar, falls on 5 July, which coincides with lunar eclipse

Third penumbral lunar eclipse on 5 July 2020: Time, duration and visibility from India
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Third penumbral lunar eclipse on 5 July 2020: Time, duration and visibility from India

The eclipse will start at around 8.37 am IST on July 5 and will go on till 11.22 am IST with it reaching its maximum at 9:59 am IST.

Lunar Eclipse to occur today, 5 June 2020, at 11.15 pm IST: Some folklore and myths that surround this celestial events
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Lunar Eclipse to occur today, 5 June 2020, at 11.15 pm IST: Some folklore and myths that surround this celestial events

Some Hindu folktales interpret lunar eclipses as the result of the demon Rahu drinking the elixir of immortality.

Second penumbral lunar eclipse of 2020 to occur today at 11.15 pm IST: Here's all you need to know
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Second penumbral lunar eclipse of 2020 to occur today at 11.15 pm IST: Here's all you need to know

The penumbral lunar eclipse is called the 'Strawberry Moon Eclipse' where 57 percent of the moon is expected to pass into the Earth’s penumbra.

Wolf Moon eclipse today at 10.37 IST: What to expect from the spectacle, how to watch it live
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Wolf Moon eclipse today at 10.37 IST: What to expect from the spectacle, how to watch it live

Unlike some of the other eclipses, penumbral lunar eclipses are very subtle events to observe.

Could not see solar eclipse due to cloud cover, says Narendra Modi, manages to catch glimpse of event on live stream
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Could not see solar eclipse due to cloud cover, says Narendra Modi, manages to catch glimpse of event on live stream

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that though he could not witness the solar eclipse due to cloud cover in the national capital, he managed to have a glimpse of it in Kozhikode through live stream

Ring of Fire: The ultra-rare solar eclipse expected on 26 December will be visible from India
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Ring of Fire: The ultra-rare solar eclipse expected on 26 December will be visible from India

The eclipse will be visible in many parts of India, particularly in southern India; Saudi Arabia, and parts of Indonesia.

Partial Lunar eclipse to occur on Guru Purnima after 149 years, visible in India
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Partial Lunar eclipse to occur on Guru Purnima after 149 years, visible in India

The entire lunar eclipse will be active for a total duration of 5 hours and 34 minutes