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Get ready for longest partial lunar eclipse of century next week

Skygazers are in for a treat as the longest partial lunar eclipse of the century is going to take place on November 19. It is also the longest such eclipse in nearly 600 years.

Super blood moon: Buildup to cosmic event eclipses the finale

In the end, the buildup seemed to eclipse the finale. People across New Zealand and around the world stayed up Wednesday to watch a cosmic event called a super blood moon, a combination of a total lunar eclipse and a brighter-than-usual supermoon. During the buildup, a glittering moon rose above the horizon. As the Earth's shadow began taking bites from the moon, it created a dramatic effect. Half the moon vanished, leaving it looking like a black-and-white cookie. When the full eclipse took hold, however, the moon darkened, turning a smudgy burnt orange colour for many viewers. In celestial terms, it was a wonder: a projection of the world's sunsets and sunrises onto the black canvas of the eclipsed moon. But for people peering up from their backyards, it wasn't quite the brilliant display they'd anticipated. Not quite super or blood-colored. It was not that vivid for those on ground, said Ben Noll, a meteorologist with New Zealand scientific research agency NIWA. Personally, I .

Lunar Eclipse 2020: Interesting facts about today's penumbral lunar eclipse

The 'penumbral lunar eclipse', also known as Beaver moon will begin at 1pm and continue till 05:25 pm today

Lunar eclipse 2020 today: Time, how and where to watch Strawberry eclipse

Lunar eclipse timing, meaning, how to watch and where to watch chandra grahan? Here's all you must know about lunar eclipse 2020

Lunar eclipse 2019: Stunning photos of partial eclipse around the world

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow

Partial Lunar Eclipse 2019: What it is and when you can watch it in India

In India, the partial lunar eclipse can be witnessed on July 17 from 12.13 am; it will reach its darkest at 3 am

See Pics: 'Blood moon' dazzles skygazers in 21st century's longest eclipse

NASA, meanwhile, called out social media hoaxers claiming that Mars would appear as big as the moon during the eclipse

Blood moon: Get ready to watch century's longest lunar eclipse tonight

In India, the total Lunar Eclipse will be visible in Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among other cities

Lunar eclipse to be seen in India today

Also, the US and Canada can view the total solar eclipse, but cannot see the lunar eclipse

First eclipse of 2017: Indians can see it on Saturday

Intensity of moon's brightness would lessen and it would become hazy during the eclipse