A total Lunar eclipse, also known as Purna Chanda Grahan, is visible on Today. The total eclipse will begin from IST 6:21pm to 7:37pm and the partial eclipse has started from 5:18pm and will continue till 8:41pm. Cycles of moon is known to impact body of a person, physically as well as mentally. The shadow will approach from bottom right leaving the top part of Moon in sunlight. The west coast and parts of Rajasthan will witness the event from 6:21pm to 7:37pm. The eclipse is expected to last for one hour and 16 minutes. Today the moon will be a combination of Blue moon, Supermoon and the blood Moon.
For more updates, view this from NASA
A lunar trio will be visible in the sky before dawn:
?Supermoon – When the Moon is at/near its closest point to Earth
?Blue Moon – The 2nd full moon in a month
?Blood Moon – The red tint Earth’s shadow casts on the Moon during a lunar eclipseDetails: https://t.co/4HAjU0k6JQ pic.twitter.com/EulCSdiZS7
— NASA (@NASA) January 31, 2018
This eclipse is occurring after 35 years in India. Today the celestial bodies will be very close to each other. The Moon, Sun and the Earth will be in one line today. Blue moon and supermoon and the blood moon all will be experienced today. This is a second full moon in the month of January.
For the recent updates, view this from NASA
You can watch views of the #SuperBlueBloodMoon live from @UASkyCenter in Arizona right now on our stream. Check it out: https://t.co/r6X6SoMfLn pic.twitter.com/nXYIxaHbK9
— NASA (@NASA) January 31, 2018
Though the moon is not clearly visible here but the three main bodies are aligned to each other very closely.
For the recent update, view this from NASA
I'm on standby during the #SuperBlueBloodMoon since I get my energy from the Sun. If I was taking pictures, this is what I would see! pic.twitter.com/hPXkBP5JRl
— NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (@LRO_NASA) January 31, 2018
The red tint is visible in some parts, check this video from NASA
Notice the red tint? It’s a #BloodMoon caused by Earth casting its shadow on the Moon during the lunar eclipse that’s happening now. For the U.S., this eclipse is best viewed on the West Coast, or on our live stream here: https://t.co/r6X6SoMfLn #SuperBlueBloodMoon pic.twitter.com/Uk63EUkoWM
— NASA (@NASA) January 31, 2018
The position of the moon will be changing as it will pass the sun and earth. Here is an illustration to it from NASA
We’re not usually ones to throw shade – unless, of course, there’s a #lunareclipse. ? ? ☀️ Sorry, @NASAMoon! Read more about the science behind the show here: https://t.co/lXB9Z2zTAe pic.twitter.com/arS4Q3u43B
— NASA Earth (@NASAEarth) January 31, 2018
Now the earth is between the Sun and Moon thus making the lunar surface appear red .Check the live update
LIVE NOW: #LunarEclipse2018! The Earth is directly between the Sun and Moon, making the lunar surface appear red. You can watch views of the #SuperBlueBloodMoon from multiple telescopes live online! Take a look: https://t.co/r6X6SoMfLn pic.twitter.com/TBtNOKd5Yw
— NASA (@NASA) January 31, 2018
The moon and the bodies are still changing their position, for recent update from NASA check here
Are you watching the #SuperBlueBloodMoon #IRL or live online? It’s happening now, so don’t miss it! Earth will continue to block the Sun’s light, casting a reddish hue onto the Moon until around 9:07am ET/6:07am PT. Take a look: https://t.co/r6X6SoMfLn pic.twitter.com/J9UfDz2NTF
— NASA (@NASA) January 31, 2018
For details check why the lunar eclipse occurring today is a Supermoon, blue moon and the blood moon, check here
Why is it called a #SuperBlueBloodMoon?
?Supermoon – When the Moon is at or near its closest point to Earth
?Blue Moon – The second full moon in a month
?Blood Moon – The red tint Earth’s shadow casts on the Moon during a lunar eclipseWatch it live: https://t.co/OduDuvJhUP pic.twitter.com/lezmdEVHHv
— NASA (@NASA) January 31, 2018
The recent view of the Moon is captured check here,
Check out this view of the partial lunar eclipse from @NASAArmstrong! The Earth is currently moving out from between the Sun and Moon. Continue watching the #SuperBlueBloodMoon online here: https://t.co/vVbJblsWE9 pic.twitter.com/dnY9n0AgMq
— NASA (@NASA) January 31, 2018
As the eclipse is about to get together, the last glimpse are here,
Thanks for joining us for the #SuperBlueBloodMoon! The next appearance of this trio in the U.S. — a total lunar eclipse, a “supermoon” and a “blue moon” — will be Jan. 31, 2037. Mark your calendars and join us again! Discover more about the Moon: https://t.co/Lcao0f89pJ pic.twitter.com/dB1hQE37Iw
— NASA (@NASA) January 31, 2018
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