On 3 March, a total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon into a blood moon, and skywatchers around the globe will be able to see this incredible celestial occurrence. The effect happens when the planet Earth is in direct contact between the Moon and the Sun and this shadows the surface of the moon. Under totality, the Moon acquires a reddish tint, as the sun shines through the atmosphere of Earth, which is a spectacular phenomenon that has become the subject of myths and omens that people have shared throughout the centuries.
The total lunar eclipse is not that common due to the fact that the Sun, the Earth and the Moon have to be in perfect position. Such perfection in the Moon orbit is normally not attained due to the slight tilt of the Moon orbit and totality is a rare occurrence to the astronomy lovers.
The eclipse will take place during a few hours. The partial phase will take approximately 75 minutes during which the Moon will slowly come into the shadow of the earth. Totality When the Moon is in immersion and is a deep red, will last about an hour. Another 75 minutes will then be needed before the Moon is fully emerged and its normal brightness is restored.
In India, the blood moon would be visible in a short time at the sunset. It is reported that the viewers might have a viewing time of about 20 minutes since the Moon would be rising, yet it would be partially under the shadow of the earth. The best prospect of view will be strong western horizons.
The eclipse is predicted to be seen by almost 3.3 billion individuals in various regions of parts of Asia, Oceania and the Americas, and thus it is one of the most anticipated astronomical phenomena of the year.
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