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Lunar eclipse timing in India: What time is the partial eclipse in India tomorrow?


An eclipse of the moon will stun those who look into the heavens across India on Tuesday night. This month’s lunar eclipse peaks on Tuesday and Wednesday night, July 16 – July 17. Express.co.uk has compiled everything you need to know in order to catch this wonderful lunar eclipse.

The moon moves in an orbit around Earth, while the Earth simultaneously orbits the sun.

When our planet moves between the sun and the moon, it blocks the sunlight normally reflected by the moon.

And instead of light hitting the moon’s surface, Earth’s shadow falls on it.

There are two types of lunar eclipses: total lunar eclipses and partial lunar eclipses, which is what will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday night.

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A partial lunar eclipse happens when only a part of the moon enters Earth’s shadow.

Earth’s shadow will appear very dark on the side of the moon facing Earth.

July lunar eclipse will actually coincide on the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 11 launch.

And this eclipse also arrives only two weeks after a solar eclipse on July 2 saw the Sun disappear over South America.

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What time is the partial eclipse in India tomorrow?

Tomorrow will see the moon only partially cross the umbra, Earth’s darkest shadow .

From start to finish, this partial eclipse will last for a little more than five hours.

The partial eclipse itself will actually be most prominent over India in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 17.

NASA has calculated the partial eclipse will peak at 3am India Standard Time (10.30pm BST ).

And when seen from Delhi, the penumbral eclipsing will start at 12.13am IST (7.43am BST).

Penumbral eclipsing takes place in the Earth’s weakest shadow and cannot normally be seen with the naked eye.

Is it safe to view partial eclipses?

Unlike an eclipse of the sun, lunar eclipses are safe to observe with the naked eye.

Astronomy website Space-India.com wrote: “The best part is you need no equipment to observe it, just look up at our beloved Luna.

“So, this time stay in luck to watch the uttermost delight of the month to come.

“Step out of spur houses, gather your loved ones, sit out and enjoy the show.”



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