People across the world saw the big supermoon event on Wednesday, May 26. The moon appeared blood red in some parts of the globe due to the total lunar eclipse. Lunar eclipses take place when Earth’s shadow blocks the light from the Sun. This leads to the Moon coming under Earth’s penumbra, resulting in a partial or full lunar eclipse. The May 26 event was a total lunar eclipse in which the moon reached the closest point in Earth’s orbit. Every year there are days when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align in a straight line that leads to lunar and solar eclipses. People also believe that an eclipse can have an impact on 12 zodiac signs along with the country and the world.
In 2021, there will be four eclipses i.e. two lunar and two solar eclipses in India. There are going to be 4 eclipses in 2021 starting from May 26 – Total Lunar Eclipse, June 10 – Annual Solar Eclipse, November 19 – Partial Lunar Eclipse and December 4 – Total Solar Eclipse. The partial phase of the eclipse began on the afternoon of May 26 at 3:15 pm IST and ended at 6:23 pm IST. The total phase began at 4:39 pm IST and ended at 4:58 pm IST. It was visible from parts of northeastern states, parts of West Bengal, some coastal parts of Odisha and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
According to Hindu beliefs, people avoid using sharp objects during the eclipse and even observe fast. There is also a sutak period which is a time before the lunar eclipse when any kind of auspicious work is stopped. It begins nine hours before the eclipse starts and concludes with the eclipse.
WHAT’S A SUPER MOON?
A supermoon occurs when a full or new moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to the Earth. The Moon’s orbit around Earth is not perfectly circular. This means the Moon’s distance from Earth varies as it goes around the planet. The closest point in the orbit, called the perigee, is roughly 28,000 miles closer to Earth than the farthest point of the orbit. A full moon that happens near the perigee is called a supermoon.
SO WHY IS IT SUPER?
The relatively close proximity of the Moon makes it seem a little bit bigger and brighter than usual, though the difference between a supermoon and a normal moon is usually hard to notice unless you’re looking at two pictures side by side.
HOW DOES A LUNAR ECLIPSE WORK?
A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth’s shadow covers all or part of the Moon. This can only happen during a full moon, so first, it helps to understand what makes a full moon. Like the Earth, half of the Moon is illuminated by the sun at any one time. A full moon happens when the Moon and the Sun are on opposite sides of the Earth. This allows you see the entire lit-up side, which looks like a round disc in the night sky.
If the Moon had a totally flat orbit, every full moon would be a lunar eclipse. But the Moon’s orbit is tilted by about 5 degrees relative to Earth’s orbit. So, most of the time a full moon ends up a little above or below the shadow cast by the Earth. But twice in each lunar orbit, the Moon is on the same horizontal plane as both the Earth and Sun. If this corresponds to a full moon, the Sun, the Earth and the Moon will form a straight line and the Moon will pass through the Earth’s shadow. This results in a total lunar eclipse.
WHY DOES THE MOON LOOK RED?
When the Moon is completely covered by Earth’s shadow it will darken, but doesn’t go completely black. Instead, it takes on a red color, which is why total lunar eclipses are sometimes called red or blood moons. Sunlight contains all colours of visible light. The particles of gas that make up Earth’s atmosphere are more likely to scatter blue wavelengths of light while redder wavelengths pass through. This is called Rayleigh scattering, and it’s why the sky is blue and sunrises and sunsets are often red. In the case of a lunar eclipse, red light can pass through the Earth’s atmosphere and is refracted or bent toward the Moon, while blue light is filtered out. This leaves the moon with a pale reddish hue during an eclipse.
TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE DAZZLES AS IT COINCIDES WITH SUPERMOON
The moon put on a show for many parts of the world on Wednesday, as the first total lunar eclipse in more than two years coincided with a supermoon. The blazing orange moon dazzled as it hung over the skies of the Pacific as well as the western half of North America, parts of South America and eastern Asia. The reddish-orange color of the super blood moon is the result of all the sunrises and sunsets in Earths atmosphere projected onto the surface of the eclipsed moon. More lunar shows are coming. On November 19, there will be a nearly total eclipse where the moon dims but doesn’t turn red. The next total lunar eclipse will be in May 2022. The last one was in January 2019. (PTI)
MOON OVER MUMBAI SKIES
FULL MOON IN DELHI SKIES
SUPER BLOOD MOON RISES IN MEXICO
SUPERMOON ECLIPSE IS UNDERWAY: CLICK HERE TO SEE IT LIVE
THE ILLUMINATED TOKYO SKYTREE & THE SUPERMOON
THE MOONRISE IN MEXICO
SUPER BLOOD MOON IN BALI
SUPER FLOWER MOON OVER ANKARA SKIES
- TWITTERATI SHARE PICS OF SUPERMOON, LUNAR ECLIPSE
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A VIEW FROM BEIJING
SUPER BLOOD MOON RISES OVER THE PLAOSAN TEMPLE
- SUPERMOON OVER BANGKOK, TOKYO
- WATCH: WHAT MAKES A ‘SUPERMOON’ DIFFERENT FROM OTHER FULL MOONS?
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- SUPERMOON IN THE SKIES OF HONOLULU, HAWAII
- SUPER FLOWER MOON RISES IN CLEAR SKY OVER SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
The year’s biggest full moon, known as the Super Flower Moon, rose in a clear evening sky over the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday to the delight of amateur photographers positioned just across the water to capture the moment. The moon was at the closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it appear about 7% larger and 15% brighter than normal. The May full moon is known as the Flower Moon as it occurs when spring flowers are in bloom.
- EARTH’S SHADOW CREEPS ACROSS MOON IN NEW ZEALAND
Earth’s shadow crept across the moon on Wednesday night as people in New Zealand and around the world waited for a cosmic event known as a super blood moon. As the eclipse deepened, it appeared as though half the moon had vanished. The other half looked fuzzy in the center with a bright outer edge, the last remnants of the glittering orb that had earlier risen above the horizon. The eclipse began as the moon edged into the Earth’s outer shadow, called the penumbra. The full eclipse was due to take place between 11:11 p.m. and 11:25 p.m in Wellington .
- LUNAR ECLIPSE 2021: OF EMOTIONS, SECRET DESIRES AND SPIRITUAL SIDE
- Intense emotions for Aries: You might feel some intense emotions during this time, however with the help of friends and family things can feel better. Some good news in the financial area may prevail.
- Desires and secrets may call Taurus: On the surface, there may not be much that you will experience. However, internally your desires and secrets may call out to you. It is a time for introspection and addressing your fears that you have been burying.
- Changes in love life for Gemini: This lunar eclipse will hit your relationships. There can be some major conclusions, or changes in your love life as you will reach a significant turning point. You and your partner may take your relationship to a new level of commitment or it might mean that a certain connection is reaching its end.
- New work-life balance for Cancer: You may experience some shift in your routine during this lunar eclipse. You may be striving for some new work-life balance during this time.
- Eclipse may hit Leo finances: You may have to keep an eye on your expenditure since this lunar eclipse may affect your finances. It is also the time to connect with your friends and family for emotional support.
- Emotional outburst for Virgo: Some old memories may come back to surface during this time. Avoid any emotional outburst if you can and spend time in introspection. You need to heal your emotional wounds during this time. Strike a balance in your personal life as well.
- Heavy impact on Libra: Budding romance is keeping you emotionally engaged in a good place. The lunar eclipse will not be heavy on you. For others it is a good time to work on your career and other ambitions.
- Scorpio should keep an eye on financial expenditure: Emotionally this time can feel a bit too much to handle. However, do keep in mind that you have the support of a romantic partner or family. Keep an eye on financial expenditure.
- Life-changing moments for Sagittarius: This event may be significant for you, as you may be making a major change in your life. Allow the changes in yourself to take place organically. Do not try to avoid whatever you are feeling for this is the process that will give way to the new you.
- Time to explore spiritual side for Capricon: This is a great time to explore your spiritual side. You will be lured in by the mystical side of the world, some deep meditation and self-discovery is on its way.
- Interesting events in Aquarius life: There will be some interesting new events taking place in your romantic life. So be open to whatever comes your way.
- Image-building exercise for Pisces: You may experience some major changes in your career right now. Your focus will be more on how people perceive you. Image-building and making an impression is what beckons this time.
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- WILL IT BE VISIBLE IN METROPOLITAN CITIES?
It will be visible from parts of northeastern states, parts of West Bengal, some coastal parts of Odisha and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Of the metropolitan cities, those in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai will not be able to see it, but those in Kolkata will be able to see super blood moon.
- SUPER FLOWER MOON IN SYNDEY
- WATCH: SUPERMOON FOLLOWED BY PARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE ADORNS BUENOS AIRES SKY
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- YES, LUNAR ECLIPSES ARE SAFE TO WATCH
According to science, lunar eclipses are safe to watch directly through eyes. Therefore, one does not need to take care of any special precautions to witness a Chandra Grahan. However, Indian mythology defines various dos and don’ts during the Chandra Grahan. It is said that one should chant holy mantras like the Mahamrityunjay mantra. This decreases the harmful impact of negative energy caused by the eclipse. Some other dos include adding a basil (tulsi) leaf to the food items, and donation and charity to the needy. On the contrary, one should not consume raw food during the grahan.In India, popular traditions also advise to not step out during the grahan it may radiate harmful rays.
- EXPLAINED: CHANDRA GRAHAN & SUPERMOON; WATCH THIS VIDEO
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- LUNAR ECLIPSE MAY WORSEN CYCLONE YAAS IMPACT
Astrophysicist, disaster management experts and Calenderologist are expressing concern full moon and lunar eclipse may aggravate Cyclone Yaas intensity. As it is known that during a full moon, the sun, earth and the moon come in a straight line and it causes heavy gravitational effects on our planet. This gravitational effect usually causes a swell in the ocean/ rivers and causes abnormal high tidal waves (than normal days). Now the experts fear that if the timing of landfall ‘Yaas’ clashes with the timings of the full moon and lunar eclipse then it will trigger the tidal waves and devastation will be much higher.
- HOW LUNAR ECLIPSE WILL AFFECT YOUR ZODIAC SIGN?
In astrology, lunar eclipse has some deep impact on our zodiac signs. The cosmic event activates the lunar nodes in our birth charts, as the moon glides across an elliptical that is constantly rotating around the zodiac. The highest and lowest points of this orbit correspond with the lunar nodes that appear in our birth charts as south and north nodes. These two nodes, also referred to as the Nodes of Fate, symbolize our past and future.
Click here to check how it will affect your zodiac sign: Lunar Eclipse 2021 in India: Here’s How Chandra Grahan 2021 will Affect Your Zodiac Sign
- SUPERMOON VISIBLE IN THE U.S.
- YOU CAN WATCH CHANDRA GRAHAN ONLINE IN INDIA
The total lunar eclipse won’t be visible from all parts of the world. However, these people can take to the internet to watch the live stream of the supermoon event.
1) Griffith Observatory: The Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, US has scheduled a live stream on YouTube beginning at 2:15 pm IST on Wednesday. The observatory will not hold public or in-person events like the earlier times due to Covid-19 pandemic.
2) The Virtual Telescope Project, based in Italy, will broadcast not one but two live streams. The online observatory, founded by astrophysicist Gianluca Masi, will first stream the lunar eclipse at 3:30 pm IST while the supermoon will be broadcast later in the night.
3) Lowell Observatory, also known as the Home of Pluto since the planet was discovered at the facility in 1930, has also scheduled a live stream on Youtube for 3:00 pm IST on May 26. Multiple telescopes at the facility in Arizona, US will allow skywatchers to get a glimpse of the supermoon from the comfort of their homes.
- NASA RELEASES TELESCOPIC VIEW OF MOON
- CLICK HERE TO TRACK TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE:
VISIBILITY MAP: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4906
- YOU CAN VIEW CHANDRA GRAHAN FROM THESE CITIES
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