- The world will witness the rare
total lunar eclipse of the year — but India will not be able to enjoy the 'blood moon.’ - As per the Indian standard time (IST), the eclipse will begin from 10:41 a.m. today and will last for over an hour (63 minutes).
- In this case of total lunar eclipse, the sky won't go completely dark. It will rather show up a rusty red glow — hence the name ‘blood moon.’
As per the Indian standard time (IST), the eclipse will begin from 10:41 a.m. on Monday (21 January) and will last for over an hour (63 minutes). However, including the partial lunar eclipse, it will last for nearly $4.
What's so special about it?
The eclipse is a rare kind as it will be a blend of three lunar phenomena together — the full moon, the total lunar eclipse and coincides with the traditional January full moon.
Total lunar eclipse — no, the sky won't go completely dark -- will rather show up a rusty red glow, called the 'blood moon.’ In fact, it's a 'supermoon’ — a full moon particularly close to earth. This is due to the dust particles and clouds covering the sky, $4 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Unlike solar eclipse, there's no precautionary measures to be taken while viewing the eclipse, and can be viewed with a naked eye. The next total lunar eclipse will happen to be in May 2021, two years later. While the last eclipse had occured in July 2018.
Why the name '
The traditional January full moon was slated as the $4 by the native Americans and Europeans because of the howling wolves in the region, said the Old Farmers Almanac. Hence, the full moon covered with a total lunar eclipse is a rare 'super wolf moon.’
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