On Wednesday night hopefully everybody will get the chance to witness a total lunar eclipse that will turn the full moon a deep red colour, also called blood moon, for an hour. On Oct. 8, curious sky watchers should attempt to see the total eclipse of the moon and the rising sun simultaneously. The little-used name for this effect is called a "selenelion," a phenomenon that celestial geometry … [Read more...]
Missed the ‘Blood Moon’? Here’s next for you
Those who have missed to have that rare glimpse of the ‘Blood Moon’ need not worry as the Earth’s satellite will glow red three more times in the next 18 months, scientists say. Scientists call it to be part of a lunar eclipse "tetrad" that means a series of four consecutive total lunar eclipses that happen at about six-month intervals. According to NASA, the next one is due October 8, … [Read more...]
Americans witness year’s first rare blood moon on lunar eclipse
The sky gazers in the North and South America experienced a rare celestial show when the Earth engulfed the Moon into its shadow between late Monday and early Tuesday (April 15). The celestial event lasted about 3.5 hours. It was a rare sight as the Moon changed its colour from orange to blood red during the total lunar eclipse. From 08:06 BST (07:06 GMT), Earth’s natural satellite was fully … [Read more...]
Blood moon: Get ready for rare lunar eclipse tonight
The sky is going to offer a delightful treat for the adventure lovers as the Earth is going to engulf the moon into its shadow tonight. Tuesday (April 15) will witness this year’s first lunar eclipse. The lunar eclipse or the blood moon may disappoint many sky gazers as this celestial treat is only for the North and South Americans. According to the scientists, the total lunar eclipse will … [Read more...]
Lunar eclipse, the Blood Moon on Monday could lead to early dismissal of LADEE mission
This Monday night and Tuesday morning is set to witness this year’s first lunar eclipse when the moon turns red after the Earth eclipses it completely. But this eclipse may spell early withdrawal of LADEE mission that is set to end on April 21. The celestial event is going to be a rare lunar eclipse as the Earth is going to step between the Moon and the Sun and hence, blocking most of the light … [Read more...]
