00:00 Lunar eclipses captivate people globally, holding spiritual and mystical significance in many cultures.
00:06 Modern astronomers and scientists are equally intrigued, dedicating efforts to study and analyze these phenomena,
00:12 contributing to our understanding of the Earth-Moon system.
00:15 In the month of October, another celestial event awaits the occurrence of partial lunar eclipse.
00:21 Following the remarkable solar eclipse on October 14,
00:24 the final lunar eclipse, Chandragrahan of 2023, is scheduled for October 28-29, which is Saturday and Sunday.
00:32 A lunar eclipse transpires when the Moon enters Earth's shadow,
00:35 and this weekend's event will be a partial lunar eclipse, with Earth positioned between the full Moon and the Sun.
00:43 Significantly, this lunar eclipse coincides with the Hindu festival of Sharad Purnima,
00:47 also known as Kojagiri Purnima or Kaumudi Purnima,
00:50 traditionally observed on the full Moon day in the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin.
00:55 As per NASA reports, the lunar eclipse is anticipated to be visible on October 28, which is Saturday in Asia,
01:01 including all parts of India.
01:03 The eclipse's duration is partially estimated to be approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
01:09 For viewers in India, the lunar eclipse can be observed around midnight.
01:12 The eclipse is said to start at around 5 minutes past 1 a.m. and conclude at around 2.24 a.m.
01:19 Chandragrahan, also known as lunar eclipse, is an astronomical phenomena that occurs when the Earth casts its shadow on the Moon.
01:26 These eclipses are relatively common, occurring several times in a year.
01:30 However, they are not always visible from all parts of the world.
01:34 October 28, 2023 is the last lunar eclipse of this year.
01:38 The next lunar eclipse will occur on March 25, 2024.
01:43 Until then, watch the lunar eclipse and keep watching One India News.
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02:05 update.
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