Mumbai, July 27: Skygazer! Be ready with your binoculars and telescopes to catch the beauty of tonight’s Lunar Eclipse. Over the night of July 27 and early hours of 28, you will witness a blood moon, estimated to be the longest of its kind in a hundred years. During this event, the Earth will cast its shadow on the Moon that will radiate a scarlet red colour. The longest lunar eclipse of the century will be visible in two parts; first being a total lunar eclipse, followed by a partial eclipse.
The total phase of the "blood moon" eclipse of July 27 will last one hour and 43 minutes, during which Earth's natural satellite will turn a spectacular red or ruddy-brown color.
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