Astronomers will get to see the longest lunar eclipse of this century this month. In two weeks from now, on November 19 (Kartik Purnima), Earth will pass between the Sun and Moon, creating a shadow on the Moon s surface.
It is estimated that the lunar eclipse will last for three hours, 28 minutes and 23 seconds and it will be visible from the north eastern states of India
It’s T-minus two weeks until the longest lunar eclipse of the century – here’s how you can watch it. A lunar eclipse takes place when the Moon moves into the shadow of the Earth, blocking the sun’s light. There are three types: total; partial; and penumbral. Soon, the planet will see another partial eclipse – …