2024-03-25 04:19:47
Washington: Holi will be celebrated on March 25 in some parts of India. A lunar eclipse is going to occur on this day after 100 years. Lunar eclipse is considered an important astronomical event all over the world. Different cultures also have different types of beliefs regarding lunar eclipse. A total of two lunar eclipses will occur in the year 2024. The first of these lunar eclipses will be a penumbral lunar eclipse, which will occur on March 25, 2024. The second lunar eclipse will be partial, which will take place on 18 September 2024. In such a situation, know what is the timing of the lunar eclipse which will take place on March 25. Will it be visible in India or not.
What is lunar eclipse?
Lunar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon that has always attracted people. Along with scientists, religious scholars also keep a close eye on the eclipse. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon. This phenomenon can only occur during a full moon, when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are almost perfectly aligned. There are mainly three types of lunar eclipses.
Total lunar eclipse: During this time, the Earth completely blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon. This causes the Moon to appear dark red (blood moon) due to the scattering of sunlight by the Earth’s atmosphere.
Partial lunar eclipse: A partial lunar eclipse is a situation when the Earth does not come completely between the Moon and the Sun. Because of this the Earth is not able to cover the entire Moon. Some shadow of the Earth covers some part of the Moon. Therefore it is called partial lunar eclipse.
Penumbral lunar eclipse: A penumbral lunar eclipse always begins with a partial lunar eclipse. During this time the outer shadow of the Earth falls on the face of the Moon. It is very difficult to see this.
What is the timing of lunar eclipse in India
According to Space.com, the lunar eclipse occurring on March 25 will be a penumbral lunar eclipse. It will start at 10.24 am Indian Standard Time (IST). It will peak at 12:43PM and end at 3:01PM. Unfortunately, this lunar eclipse will not be visible in India, because the moon is below the horizon at that time. Instead this penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible in parts of Europe, Africa and South America.