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Sky-Gazers Hold Tight and Get Ready to Witness Longest Lunar Eclipse of This Century

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This will be the the longest lunar eclipse in the 21st century - such a long partial eclipse has not been seen since 18 February 1440. According to... 18.11.2021, Sputnik International

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Enthusiasts of all that goes on in outer space have something really special to look forward to on Friday as the world will witness the second lunar eclipse of the year. However, it's not a normal one. This lunar eclipse, also called the Beaver Moon eclipse, will be the longest partial lunar eclipse in the past 580 years. It will also be the longest eclipse in 1,000 years. Reportedly, the total duration of this rare eclipse will be 3 hours 28 minutes and 24 seconds. The eclipse will be visible from several parts of the world including Asia, some parts of Europe, and West Africa. Interestingly, the entire episode of the eclipse will be best viewed from North America. At 2.18am EST (7.18 GMT) on Friday, the moon will arrive at the umbra which is the darker part of the earth's shadow. This is the best moment to watch the eclipse which will last for about 3.5 hours and then will exit the umbra at 5.47am EST (10.47 GMT). The eclipse will end at 6.03am EST (11.03 GMT). The skygazers can find more details about where best to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event on the NASA website.

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Sky-Gazers Hold Tight and Get Ready to Witness Longest Lunar Eclipse of This Century

12:29 GMT 18.11.2021 (Updated: 16:57 GMT 12.04.2023)

© AP Photo / Themba HadebeA blood moon rises over Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, July 28, 2018. Skywatchers around much of the world are looking forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest this century. The so-called "blood moon" Friday, when it turns a deep red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, Earth and moon line up perfectly, casting Earth's shadow on the moon.

A blood moon rises over Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, July 28, 2018. Skywatchers around much of the world are looking forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest this century. The so-called blood moon Friday, when it turns a deep red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, Earth and moon line up perfectly, casting Earth's shadow on the moon. - Sputnik International, 1920, 18.11.2021

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This will be the the longest lunar eclipse in the 21st century - such a long partial eclipse has not been seen since 18 February 1440. According to astronomers, the next lunar eclipse of this duration is likely to occur on 8 February 2669.

Enthusiasts of all that goes on in outer space have something really special to look forward to on Friday as the world will witness the second lunar eclipse of the year.

However, it's not a normal one.

This lunar eclipse, also called the Beaver Moon eclipse, will be the longest partial lunar eclipse in the past 580 years. It will also be the longest eclipse in 1,000 years.

Reportedly, the total duration of this rare eclipse will be 3 hours 28 minutes and 24 seconds.

LONGEST PARTIAL ECLIPSE of the CENTURY to occur in the Pre-dawn hours of November 19th. Maximum eclipse is at 4:03 AM EST when 97% of the Moon will be eclipsed. At that time it will be high in our western sky. This will also be the longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years! pic.twitter.com/Xa9ciXLp3V
— Holcomb Observatory (@holcombobserv) November 7, 2021

The eclipse will be visible from several parts of the world including Asia, some parts of Europe, and West Africa. Interestingly, the entire episode of the eclipse will be best viewed from North America.

At 2.18am EST (7.18 GMT) on Friday, the moon will arrive at the umbra which is the darker part of the earth's shadow. This is the best moment to watch the eclipse which will last for about 3.5 hours and then will exit the umbra at 5.47am EST (10.47 GMT).

The eclipse will end at 6.03am EST (11.03 GMT).

The skygazers can find more details about where best to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event on the NASA website.