Longest Full Lunar Eclipse of the Year to be Seen in India: Witness the Blood Moon on This Day
A rare astronomical event is going to happen in the sky on the coming Sunday night. This will be a full lunar eclipse, which is also commonly known as 'Blood Moon'. This view will be visible all over India and its duration is going to be very special. According to astronomers, this will be the longest full lunar eclipse visible from India after 2022. Besides, during this time the moon will be seen with redness, which will make it even more attractive.
When and where will the eclipse be visible
The full lunar eclipse will begin on September 7 at 8:58 pm. Its full phase will last from 11:01 pm to 12:23 am, that is, the moon will be red for 82 minutes. The last phase of the partial eclipse will end at 1:26 am and the entire event will end at 2:25 am. Apart from India, this view will also be visible from China, Africa and Western Australia.
Why is it called blood moon?
The moon appears red during the eclipse because the light falling on it passes through the earth's atmosphere. During this, the blue light is scattered more and the red rays reach the moon. This is the reason why the moon appears bloody red and is called 'blood moon'.
When will be the next long lunar eclipse?
According to astronomers, the next time such a long lunar eclipse will be seen in India is on 31 December 2028. That is, this opportunity is very special and it should not be missed.