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Captivating the Night Sky: October 28, 2023, Partial Lunar Eclipse.

On Saturday, October 28th, a partial lunar eclipse will occur in the night sky. Skygazers will witness an astronomical show that allows them to see a portion of Earth's shadow on the moon.


What is a partial lunar eclipse?

According to NASA, a partial lunar eclipse is a partial alignment of the sun, Earth, and the moon, resulting in the moon passing through only a portion of Earth's shadow. The shadow gradually increases and then recedes without completely covering the moon.



When can you see the partial lunar eclipse?

While the moon will enter the penumbral phase on the night of October 28th, the penumbral phase of this eclipse will start in the early hours of October 29th. The penumbral eclipse will begin at 1:05 AM and end at 2:24 AM.



How to view the lunar eclipse in India?

This spectacle will be visible in parts of Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, North/East South America, the Pacific, the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean, the Arctic, and Antarctica. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated that the lunar eclipse will be visible from all locations in India around midnight. The agency mentioned that the eclipse will last for 1 hour and 19 minutes.



Telescopes, binoculars, or naked eyes will provide a good view of the event, provided the weather is clear on Earth.


The next lunar eclipse visible in India will occur on September 7, 2025, and it will be a total eclipse.


The last lunar eclipse that was visible in India was on November 8, 2022, and it was a total eclipse.

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