When only a part of the Moon passes through the umbra, a partial lunar eclipse is seen.The outer shadow or penumbra is a zone where the Earth shadow is partial and blocks some, but not all of the Sun’s rays.On Tuesday night, only a part of the Moon will pass the Earth’s shadow. When the Moon enters the patch of shadow there is lunar eclipse. So it is a golden opportunity for the sky enthusiasts Auto Brake for Hose ALFA ROMEO in the country as the eclipse will be visible almost throughout the night, he said.31 am on Wednesday, the research and academic director of M P Birla Planetarium in the city, Debiprosad Duari, told PTI. In contrast, the inner shadow or umbra is a region where the Earth blocks all direct sunlight from reaching the Moon.Elaborating on the celestial phenomenon, he said it takes place only at full Moon night, when it, the Sun and the Earth are in a perfect straight line. Around 3:01 am on Wednesday, 65 per cent of the Moon’s diameter will be under the shadow of the Earth, Duari said.

The patch of shadow is actually composed of two cone-shaped parts - one nestled inside the other.India will witness the next lunar eclipse on May 26, 2021, when it will be a total one, he added.When asked, he said lunar eclipses are completely safe to view with the naked eye.The celestial phenomenon will be visible entirely from all parts of the country, besides parts of South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, Duari said.As the Sun’s rays fall on the Earth, its shadow falls on to a patch of space.If the entire Moon passes through the umbral shadow, then a total eclipse of the Moon occurs, he said.New Delhi: Sky enthusiasts in the country can witness a three-hour long partial lunar eclipse early Wednesday, when the Earth will move between the Sun and the Moon.

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