Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Moon lighting: partial lunar eclipse to be longest since 1440

LOS ANGELES: The longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years, which will bathe the Moon in red, was visible for a big slice of humanity on Friday. The celestial show will see the lunar disc almost completely cast in shadow as it moves behind the Earth, reddening 99 per cent of its face. The … Read more

Australians to have visual treat from Lunar eclipse 2021

Lunar Eclipse 2021

Night-sky gazers in Australia are, weather permitting, in for a visual treat on Friday evening with the longest partial eclipse of the Moon in almost 600 years. The rare celestial sight will be caused by the Earth casting a shadow that will shroud more than 97 percent of the full Moon’s face. Lunar eclipses can … Read more

Longest lunar eclipse of this century to take place on November 19

The longest and the most awaited lunar eclipse of this century is to take place on November 19, 2021. In two weeks from now, the planet Earth will move between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow over the latter. The celestial event will happen around 11:00 am (PKT), as Earth will obscure around … Read more