Lunar Eclipse

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As we look at the skies, filled with stars and such large objects, we also wonder about ourselves as a race. (Representational Image/DC)

AA Edit | A tale of two eclipses

As we witnessed it, we were one human race, but obviously, two clearly distinct sets of people

10 Nov 2022 12:15 AM

The eclipse will begin around 1.31 am on Wednesday, the research and academic director of M P Birla Planetarium in the city, Debiprosad Duari, told PTI. (Rperesentational Image)

Partial lunar eclipse tonight, to last three hours

The greatest partial eclipse when the Moon will look the darkest will be around 3 am.

16 Jul 2019 12:16 PM

The timings of the daily ritual for Tuesday has been kept as 3:00 pm which is much before the usual time. (Photo: Representational Image/ ANI)

Varanasi Ganga Aarti to be performed at 3 pm today due to lunar eclipse

As per Hindu beliefs, no religious ritual can be performed and temples remain closed for specified period before, during and after eclipse.

16 Jul 2019 11:09 AM

This partial eclipse is occurring after a total eclipse of the Sun, which was visible over South America on July 2. (Photo: Pixabay)

All you need to know about India's partial lunar eclipse on July 17

As per US space agency NASA, the lunar eclipse will be at its peak at precisely 10.31pm BST on July 16 (3:01 am IST on July 17).

15 Jul 2019 3:39 PM

Of all the cosmic events, solar eclipses prompt perhaps the biggest change in animal behaviour. Puzzled animals that are active during the day head back to their nighttime abodes while nocturnal animals think they’ve overslept. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Cosmic events like eclipses prompt vast behavioural changes in animals

Lunar and solar eclipses make animals do strange things and cause behavioural changes.

04 Jul 2019 1:33 PM

Although it is a total eclipse, the moon will never go completely dark but rather take on a coppery red glow. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bitter cold cancels some lunar eclipse festivities

Star gazers from Los Angeles to New York had planned to gather at parks and observatories to keep their eyes on the sky.

21 Jan 2019 11:19 AM

As many as 2.8bln people may see the eclipse from the Western Hemisphere, Europe, West Africa and northernmost Russia.

Show of the month: Super Blood Wolf Moon ahead

The total eclipse, which will begin minutes before midnight on the East Coast (0500 GMT).

19 Jan 2019 11:06 AM

Observers in the Greek city of Corinth enjoyed prime views of the 'blood moon' over the temple of Apollo. (Photo: AFP)

'Blood moon' dazzles skygazers in century's longest eclipse

Widespread monsoon rainstorms and thick clouds hid the moon across much of India, which should have had a prime view.

28 Jul 2018 10:28 AM

The eclipse will be visible from Europe, Africa and the Middle East between sunset and midnight on July 27. (Photo: Pixabay)

21st Century's longest lunar eclipse will take place on July 27

The total eclipse will last 1 hour, 42 minutes and 57 seconds, though a partial eclipse precedes and follows.

26 Jul 2018 9:51 AM

When the red moon shines

As stargazers lift their faces upward to catch a glimpse of this phenomenon, there are others who huddle superstitiously indoors.

31 Jan 2018 12:08 AM

This rare natural phenomenon is expected to take place on 31st January,2018. (Representational Image))

Blue moon lunar eclipse predicted to happen on 31st January

This rare phenomenon is expected to occur after 152 years and the next one is expected to come only around 2028.

03 Jan 2018 2:51 PM

The partial eclipse will end at 12:48 am, while the penumbral eclipse will end at 2:20 am on August 8. (represenational image0

Rains, overcast sky mar lunar eclipse viewing in capital

The penumbral part of the lunar eclipse, which is difficult to discern, began at 9:20 pm.

08 Aug 2017 7:42 AM

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