The longest partial lunar eclipse in the world for the first time in 1000 years will be visible on November 18

Highlights

  • The longest partial lunar eclipse is going to happen in the world for the first time in 1000 years.
  • Before this such a long partial lunar eclipse was seen on February 18, 1440.
  • Next time people will have to wait for 8th February 2669 to see this sight.

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An amazing celestial event is going to happen on Earth next week. For the first time in 1,000 years, the world is going to have the longest partial lunar eclipse. Earlier, on 18 February 1440, such a long partial lunar eclipse was seen on Earth. Not only this, next time people will have to wait for 8 February 2669 to see such a sight. Next week on November 18 and 19, this partial lunar eclipse can be seen all over the world including India.

According to the US space agency NASA, a partial lunar eclipse occurs when a slight shadow of the Earth starts falling on the Moon. He told that the shadow of the Earth will remain on the Moon for a few hours. If the weather favors, then wherever the moon comes out, there you will get to see this wonderful astronomical sight. Earthsky.org says that this lunar eclipse will last about 21693 seconds, which is about 6 hours and two minutes. The website said that this will be the longest partial solar eclipse between the years 1440 and 2669.
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Partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Delhi, Northeast India
In India, the lunar eclipse will be seen for a very short time and it will be seen in the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. It will also be seen in Delhi for some time. The India Meteorological Department says that the partial lunar eclipse in India will start from 12:48 in the day till 4.17 pm on November 19. This will be the last lunar eclipse in India this year. The next lunar eclipse will be seen in India on November 8, 2022. This will be a total lunar eclipse.

Apart from India, this lunar eclipse can be seen over Africa, Western Europe, North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean. In a partial lunar eclipse, the Earth’s shadow does not completely cover the Moon. This emits dramatic light from the surface of the Moon. It can be seen from Earth. During a partial lunar eclipse, the color of the moon becomes light red.

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Partial lunar eclipse will be longest on earth after 1000 years

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