Few Hours Are Left For Largest Lunar Eclipse 2018:Know The Full About Lunar Eclipse

LONGEST LUNAR ECLIPSE 2018 FEW HOURS ARE LEFT TO GO FOR LUNAR ECLIPSE. KNOW YOU ALL WANT TO KNOW ABOUT LUNAR ECLIPSE BEFORE  IT HAPPENED.SO HERE YOU CAN FOUND ALL ABOUT LUNAR ECLIPSE WHICH IS ALSO CALLED CHANDRA GRAHAN.

 The eclipse is estimated to start in India at 11:44pm IST on Friday night and the total lunar eclipse 2018 is expected to begin at 1am IST. From 1:15am to 2:43am, the moon will be in the middle of the Earth’s shadow and will appear reddish in color. The eclipse will continue till 4:58am though the effect will not look as great.

Moreover, in July 2018, the full moon, as well as the lunar apogee fall, are occurring on the exact same date, which is July 27 and lunar apogee is said to be the moon’s farthest orbital point from the Earth, which makes it appear particularly small and distant.

The longest total Chandra Grahan in the 21st century will last for three hours and 55 minutes, experts say. And the period when the moon will be completely darkened by the earth’s shadow will last one hour and 43 minutes.

What time will the total Chandra Grahan 2018 happen?

The totality – the period when the moon will be engulfed by the shadow of the earth - Chandra Grahan 2018 will start around 3.30 pm EDT. During this moment, the moon will pass the shadow of the earth almost along its diameter, making the remarkable phenomenon a few minutes longer than usual. In the process, the moon will be “illuminated by red light filtered by the earth's atmosphere”, astronomers say.

People in Central Asia will be able to see the moon cross the earth’s shadow at 10:44 pm local time and can expect the Chandra Grahan to peak at around midnight.

In parts of Europe, West Africa, and South America, the eclipse will be partially visible after sunset when the moon rises.

Where to watch lunar eclipse 2018 in India?

Due to pollution, people in some metro cities in India may not be able to view the eclipse in its full glory, but those in the countryside should get a good view of the phenomenon. Cloudy skies, however, can block the view of the moon altogether. The Delta Aquariids meteor shower will also be visible to an extent — the meteor shower will be at its peak on July 30, but even on July 27 (the day of the eclipse), the lack of light from the moon will allow us to somewhat spot the meteors.

What is so special about lunar eclipse July 2018?

The July 2018 lunar eclipse will be the longest one till June 9, 2123. There are many factors for this, one being that the moon will be at the farthest point from Earth in its orbit. This will make the moon appear smaller than regular, and much smaller than it looks during the Super Moon (when the moon is at the closest point in its orbit from the Earth). In fact, this phenomenon of the moon appearing small is called micro-moon. The moon in the lunar eclipse will also be passing through the middle of the Earth’s shadow, meaning it will spend the maximum time in darkness, thus contributing to the long duration of the eclipse.

When Lunar Eclipse begins at others parts of the world?

The time that the eclipse will begin depends on where in the world you are. 

In the UK, the beginning of the eclipse will not be visible as it will be below the horizon, but the maximum eclipse through to the end of the eclipse will be visible from 9.21pm BST. 

Nigeria, Congo, Angola, and Morocco will be able to see the Blood Moon from 8.30pm local time. 

Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Egypt, South Africa and Austria will all be able to witness the whole of the Blood Moon from 9.30pm local time. 

In Turkey and Kenya, the eclipse will be visible throughout all of its stages from the slightly later time of 10.30pm local time. 

India will be able to witness the Blood Moon from 1.00am local time, whilst Bangladesh can see it from 1.30am local time. 

From 3.30am local time, China and the Philippines will be able to see the eclipse and Japan can witness it at 4.30am local time. 

Those wanting to watch the Blood Moon in Australia will have to get up early, as the beginning of the eclipse is visible from 5.30am. 

Why is it the longest eclipse of the century?

The Earth is currently the furthest away possible on its rotation from the Sun, meaning the distance and angle of the shadow cast will take a long time to pass through.  

The eclipse will last for one hour, 43 minutes and 35 seconds, and will be the 17th total lunar eclipse of the century.

The next will take place on January 21, 2019.

How to watch the Blood Moon?

Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is perfectly safe to look up at without eye protection. 

To get the best view, being in a place with no light pollution such as the countryside or green open spaces will give an uninterrupted view. 

Those unable to witness the eclipse firsthand or Greenwich Observatory website to see a live stream of the event. 

Popular Myths about Lunar Eclipse:

Here are some of the popular superstitions around the world related to lunar eclipse:

1. A popular superstition in India is to avoid eating during Lunar Eclipse or Chandra Grahan. Cooking, eating and drinking are avoided during lunar eclipses in India as people are superstitious about food "going bad" during eclipses.

2. In the United States, a superstition that existed since long was that an eclipse is a "sign of an apocalypse". Some scholars say that it stems from the Bible. According to Joel 2:31: "The Sun will turn to darkness, and the Moon to blood before the great and dreadful day of the Lord comes."

3. In Tibet, people believe that good and bad deeds are multiplied ten-fold during a lunar eclipse.

4.  A popular South African myth is that Sun and Moon fight during a lunar eclipse. People must pray so that these celestial bodies resolve their conflict.

5. In many parts of the world, pregnant women are advised to stay indoors. People believe that the "dark moon" will "curse" the unborn child. Women are also advised not to use knives and sharp objects during an eclipse as it may lead to birthmarks.

Any precautions while watching Total Lunar Eclipse

Doctors have said it's safe to watch total lunar eclipse with the naked eye. No external objects or instruments are required to do so and it's a safe process to look at the moon.

Previous long duration Total Lunar Eclipses

The long duration of total lunar eclipses had earlier occurred on July 16, 2000 for totality duration of 1 hour 46 minutes and another one on June 15, 2011 for totality duration of 1 hour 40 minutes.

Next Total Lunar Eclipse 2018

You can witness the next lunar eclipse on December 31,2028