Make sure to put October 28–29, a partial lunar eclipse, on your calendars and get ready for a celestial show. Everything is inside.
Attention, astronomy and night sky aficionados! Prepare to experience the celestial show of a partial lunar eclipse that will light up the night sky on October 28 and 29. An annular solar eclipse that could be seen from Earth occurred earlier this month. The moon will experience its own eclipse the following month of October 2023, so the celestial spectacle won’t end there. Lunar eclipses take place during the full moon phase, according to NASA. When the moon and sun are perfectly lined up, the moon’s surface is cast in the earth’s shadow, which darkens it and occasionally turns it blazing red for a few hours. Partial lunar eclipses happen when the earth passes between the full moon and the sun. Continue reading to get all the pertinent information regarding this breathtaking celestial occurrence, including dates and timing.
Date and time of the partial lunar eclipse in 2023
While the moon will enter the penumbral phase around midnight on October 28 and the umbral phase, when the eclipse is more pronounced, will start in the early hours of October 29, according to the Press Information Bureau. On October 29, the umbral phase of this lunar eclipse will start at 1:05 am and terminate at 2:24 am. The government organisation estimates that the eclipse will last a total of 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Will India be able to see the partial moon eclipse?
This lunar show will be visible from a variety of locales, according to space.com. These include the continents of Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North and East America, South America, the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, and Antarctica. According to the PIB, India will enjoy a clear view of the moon gradually dimming around midnight. In-the-Sky.org has charted the path from which the lunar eclipse can be seen, with New Delhi in particular providing a southern view of the event. The moon will be 62 degrees above the horizon at the time of maximum eclipse, according to In-the-sky.
How can a partial lunar eclipse be viewed?
To witness this event, you don’t need any specialised gear; all you need is some understanding of the eclipse’s time, a blanket, and a cosy chair. Astrophotographers can use a telephoto lens on a camera to capture the eclipse, and binoculars can improve the viewing experience. Even if you are not in the path of the eclipse, you may still see it there since the partial lunar eclipse will be streamed live and without charge on the Time and Date YouTube channel. Don’t worry if you miss this partial eclipse; the moon will return to the shadow of the earth on September 17, 2024, and most of Europe and all of North America will be able to see the whole eclipse.
