Lunar Eclipse 2021: Date, Time And Dos And Don ts For Blood Moon
Lunar Eclipse 2021: Date, Time And Dos And Don ts For Blood Moon
Lunar Eclipse 2021: Here s all you need to know about the total lunar eclipse or Blood Moon that is occurring on 26th May.
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The event coincides with the supermoon too
Here are all the dos and don ts for the Chandra Grahan 2021
Lunar eclipse 2021 (or Chandra Grahan 2021) will be observed across the world on 26th May 2021. This is the first major celestial occurrence of the year which astronomy enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting for reasons manifold. Firstly, the lunar eclipse this year is a total lunar eclipse, which is taking place for the first time in two years. It is also called Blood Moon by some due to the reddish-orange tinge that will be observed during the eclipse. Secondly, the total lunar eclipse is coinciding with a unique phenomenon also known as Supermoon , which occurs when the moon reaches the closest poi
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It has been reported that the first lunar eclipse of this year will be held on May 26 and this event will be a magnificent ode as it will be a supermoon i.e when a lunar eclipse and a red blood moon will occur simultaneously.
The lunar eclipse will be visible to people in India, South and East Asia, Australia, South America, most parts of North America, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean and Antarctica.
What is a lunar eclipse?
When the Sun, Moon, and Earth align themselves in a straight line every year, it leads to the occurrence of lunar and solar eclipses. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth positions itself in between the Sun and the moon and casting a shadow on the moon by coming in the way of the Sun’s light rays.
The first lunar eclipse of 2021 is going to be held on May 26. But this is going to be an especially super lunar event, as it will be a supermoon, a lunar eclipse and a red blood moon all at once.
India News: NEW DELHI: A total lunar eclipse will occur on May 26 but it will be visible in India for a short span from northeastern India, some parts of West Ben.