Watch the full moon turn blood red today

LUCKNOW: The century’s longest total lunar eclipse will be visible from all parts of the country on Friday (July 27). It will start from 11:54 pm on Friday and last till 3:49 am on Saturday.

Those wanting to witness the celestial phenomenon may visit the Regional Science City, Lucknow.

The Regional Science City has made special arrangements for star-gazers.

These include telescopes, binoculars etc for live observation of total lunar eclipse.

However, the visibility of the eclipse is subject to clear weather conditions.

The programme is free for visitors. Those interested may register their names by calling office telephone No. 05222321804 and 2327833 or send

THE TOTAL ECLIPSE WILL LAST ABOUT AN HOUR AND 43 MINUTES WITH THE MOON IN PERFECT ALIGNMENT WITH THE SUN AND EARTH

email on rscleducation@gmail.com.

This eclipse is extra special because it’s also the ‘Blood Moon’ – when the moon gets a reddish glow.

The total eclipse will last about an hour and 43 minutes with the moon in perfect alignment with the Sun and Earth.

Lunar eclipses occur when the earth is situated directly between the sun and moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moon’s surface and casting a shadow over it.