Islamabad: This year second and last lunar eclipse will be occurred today which will be lunar eclipse will be seen in Pakistan as well.
According to meteorological department, the lunar eclipse will begin at 11:02 pm at night while it will continue till October 29 12:35 am at night and it will reach to its penacle at 1:14 am which will end at 3:26 am at night.
The met department said that the lunar eclipse will be seen in Asia, Europe, Australia, America, Africa and Atlantic.
Lunar Eclipse Myths
Lunar eclipses have been observed and recorded for thousands of years and have been a source of wonder and fascination for people around the world where while in many cultures, lunar eclipses are associated with spiritual and mystical significance.
Study of Lunar Eclipse
In modern times, lunar eclipses are observed and studied by astronomers and scientists to understand more about the Earth-Moon system and the effects of Earth’s atmosphere on the lunar surface.
They are also an opportunity for skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts to witness a rare and beautiful celestial event.
Phenomena of Lunar Eclipse
For the uninitiated, a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes in between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon but this happens only during a full moon when the Sun, Earth and Moon are in alignment where during a lunar eclipse, the Earth blocks the sunlight from reaching the Moon, causing it to appear reddish-brown or orange in colour.
Types of Lunar Eclipse
There are three types of lunar eclipses – total lunar eclipse, partial lunar eclipse and penumbral lunar eclipse and this October, we will be witnessing a partial lunar eclipse, which occurs when the Moon partially passes through the Earth’s shadow, causing only a part of it to turn reddish-brown.
