Penumbral lunar eclipse to occur on Friday

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 21:59

A penumbral lunar eclipse will grace the night sky on Friday (October 18). Skywatchers in Europe, Africa, parts of the Americas and parts of Asia will be able to view the celestial phenomenon.

Celestial delight: Partial lunar eclipse to be visible today

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 09:57

Astro enthusiasts are in for a delight as the first of the three lunar eclipses of the year will occur on Thursday, giving sky gazers all over the country an opportunity to witness the celestial event. It is a sheer cosmic coincidence that it will occur during the April full moon, which is also known as the "Pink" Full Moon.

Partial lunar eclipse to be visible Thursday night

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 14:18

The first of the three lunar eclipses of the year will occur tomorrow, giving astro enthusiasts all over the country an opportunity to witness the celestial event.

Five eclipses in 2013

Last Updated: Thursday, December 6, 2012, 16:51

Year 2013 will witness five eclipses, at least two out of which will be visible in India.

Partial lunar eclipse today, no show in India

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 14:13

Total duration of the eclipse will be about two hours and seven minutes.

Year`s last total lunar eclipse charms enthusiasts

Last Updated: Friday, December 9, 2011, 12:46

India was one of the best places to see this celestial event because the eclipse was visible in its various phases.

Last full lunar eclipse for 3 years this weekend

Last Updated: Thursday, December 8, 2011, 08:58

The last total lunar eclipse of the year is Saturday. And there won`t be another one for three years.

Total lunar eclipse on December 10

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 19:06

This year`s second total lunar eclipse on December 10 will be a wonderful opportunity for viewers in India to witness the 51-minute celestial event.

Lakhs take holy dip in Ganga on lunar eclipse

Last Updated: Thursday, June 16, 2011, 20:54

All the ghats of Haridwar, including the main bathing ghat Har-Ki-Pauri, were seen crowded with pilgrims.

Lunar eclipse turns moon blood red

Last Updated: Thursday, June 16, 2011, 18:03

The longest lunar eclipse in more than a decade turned the moon blood red on Thursday.

Lunar eclipse: Chand ka Langar to break taboo

Last Updated: Thursday, June 16, 2011, 10:21

With the clock striking 11.30 pm, space aficionados will be hooked to their telescopes, scanning the star-lit sky for a glimpse of the extraordinary celestial event - the darkest lunar eclipse of the century Wednesday night.