Check when, where and how to observe this celestial phenomenon. How people have made preparations for this event and have put telescopes on the far side of the Moon to capture the full lunar eclipse view.
A lot is happening in early 2018 in the science tech field and adding to the list is the first blue moon total eclipse in 150 years. This super phenomenon would be happening this January. As it is the first in the last 150 years, people witnessing it would be the most fortunate ones and the world is eagerly waiting for this phenomenon. People and scientists have already made extensive preparations for watching this once in a lifetime event and people across the world are highly enthusiastic about the event. There are more full moons slated in the 2018. A full moon has recently occurred which mesmerized the world.
Its supermoon Tonight. The full Moon is at or near its closest point in its orbit around Earth, making it a supermoon. Bundle up, get outside and look up! https://t.co/5iRnoxe8Sk pic.twitter.com/1vnuzBX82s
— Vishesh Baat News (@VisheshBaat) January 2, 2018
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NASA Lunar Eclipses: 2011 – 2020 Calendar
Calendar Date | 2018 Jan 31 |
TD of Greatest Eclipse | 13:31:00 |
Eclipse Type | Total |
Saros Series | 124 |
Umbral Magnitude | 1.315 |
Partial/Total Duration | 03h23m/01h16m |
Geographic Region of Eclipse Visibility | Asia, Aus., Pacific, w N.America |
Credit NASA