Final Lunar eclipse of 2023: Interesting facts about this year's partial lunar eclipse

Here are a few facts about the partial lunar eclipse taking place on October 28 that you need to know.

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By Chayanika Das
Published on Oct 27, 2023 11:17 am IST 6 Photos
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In partial eclipses, the Earth's shadow typically appears quite dark on the Moon's side. However, what observers see from Earth is contingent on the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. (HT Photo/Satyabrata Tripathy)
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A lunar eclipse happens during a full moon when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, resulting in the alignment of all three celestial bodies. (Photo by Aram Grigoryan on Unsplash)
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The partial lunar eclipse is set to take place on the night that falls between Saturday and Sunday, which is the night of October 28-29. (Unsplash)

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The eclipse will last for a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes. The umbral phase of this eclipse is scheduled to commence at 1:05 AM IST on Saturday and conclude at 2:24 AM IST. (AP)
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The partial eclipse will be observable from all parts of India. Additionally, it will also be visible in a region encompassing the Western Pacific Ocean, Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, eastern South America, northeastern North America, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the South Pacific Ocean. (Unsplash)

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