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The longest total lunar eclipse of the century is on July 27
Photo Courtesy: abc.net.au The total phase of the “blood moon” eclipse of July 27 will last 1 hour and 43 minutes, during which Earth’s natural satellite will turn a red or ruddy-brown colour. From start to finish, the entire celestial event will last nearly 4 hours. The eclipse won’t be visible to viewers in North America, except via webcasts. But observers in much of Africa, the Middle East, southern Asia and the Indian Ocean region will get a spectacular show, if the weather is favourable. Unlike with solar eclipses, you need no special equipment to observe lunar eclipses. Lunar eclipses, which occur when ... Read more