Get ready to witness another lunar eclipse of 2023 on October 28 which happens when planet Earth comes in between Moon and Sun in a way that it shades a shadow upon the surface of the moon according to NASA. This lunar eclipse will be visible from any part of the earth when the moon comes out in full, making an astonishing view for skywatchers to capture.
According to the Ministry of Science’s official announcement, a partial lunar eclipse will take place on October 28 and 29, 2023 (6-7 Kartika, 1945 Saka Era). The umbral phase will begin in the early hours of October 29, even though the Moon will enter the penumbra around midnight on October 28.
Around midnight, all of India will be able to see the partial lunar eclipse. The eclipse will last for one hour and 19 minutes. On October 29, the eclipse’s umbral phase will start at 1 hr. 05 min. IST and terminate at 2 hr. 24 m. IST.
The first lunar eclipse of 2023 happened on May 5. Last year on November 8, 2022, the total lunar eclipse, when Earth casts an entire shadow on the Moon’s surface, took place and will next happen in 2025 only. The next total lunar eclipse will be called the blood moon eclipse.
One of the simplest skywatching phenomena to see is a lunar eclipse. You just need to step outside, look up, and enjoy one. A telescope or any other specialized tools are not required. Moon Watching during an eclipse is just as exciting as it is at any other time; binoculars or a small telescope will, however, bring out details on the lunar surface.