Chandra Grahan 2024: Second lunar eclipse of the year was not visible from India | Technology News
2024, so far, has been quite an amazing year for skygazers. From blue moons to asteroids, there have been various space activities that kept astronomers glued to their telescopes. Now, another space phenomenon, a lunar eclipse, is back for the second time in 2024. However, this partial lunar eclipse also known as harvest moon was not visible from any part of India.
The second lunar eclipse of 2024 was only visible from Europe, America, and some parts of Asia. Since the moon was below the horizon, the eclipse was not visible from any part of our country.
Northern Hemisphere skywatchers: You’re in for a special treat on the evening of Sept. 17!
With a clear sky, you could see a partial lunar eclipse of tonight’s #HarvestMoon. Learn more: pic.twitter.com/3cYL6hhzye
— NASA (@NASA) September 17, 2024
When did the lunar eclipse take place?
The second lunar eclipse happened early Wednesday morning, and the formation––also known as the penumbral eclipse––began at 6:11 AM IST. The eclipse reached its peak at 8:14 AM IST, and concluded at 10:17 AM IST. The second lunar eclipse of 2024 lasted slightly over four hours.
What is a lunar eclipse and why does it take place?
Partial #lunareclipse from Columbia, MO. @KOMUMatt @kesley_wx
🌕🌎☀️ pic.twitter.com/Y5qLbKjc1f— Brian Earls (@Scienceguy65203) September 18, 2024
A lunar eclipse is when Earth comes between the moon and the sun, casting its shadow on the moon, and making the moon look darker. When the entire moon is covered by Earth’s shadow, it is considered a full lunar eclipse, and when it covers only parts of the moon, it is considered a partial lunar eclipse. Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse can be witnessed without any special equipment.
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