Supermoon

Chandra Grahan 2024: When and where to watch Lunar Eclipse in India?

On September 18, 2024, there will be a lunar eclipse, known as Chandra Grahan, which can be seen in five continents. But since the Moon will be behind the horizon, India can't witness the event

A big, gleaming 'super blue moon' will rise today. Here's how to see it

The lunar event that will occur on Wednesday won't happen again for many years

Supermoon 2023: How does this blue supermoon impact zodiac signs?

The supermoon or Sturgeon moon will reach its peak at 12 am IST on August 2, 2023. Learn more about the first August full moon and how it will affect the 12 zodiac signs significantly

Supermoon August 2023: Date, Time, When & How to Watch Sturgeon Moon

August will be an extraordinary month as it brings two full moons i.e. the sturgeon moon and an elusive blue moon toward the start and month's end, respectively

People of Kolkata to witness a 'supermoon' if weather stays clear

People of Kolkata will be able to witness a 'supermoon' on Tuesday if the monsoon sky permits, former director of M P Birla Planetarium Debiprosad Duari said. A supermoon will again be visible by the end of the month on August 30. The full moon, when it is closest to the Earth, is described as a 'supermoon'. The last time two supermoons were seen in the same month was in 2018, and the next such phenomenon will be witnessed in 2037, he said. "It is exciting as this coincides with the time Chandrayaan 3 module will be injected into the lunar transfer trajectory," Duari said. Chandrayaan 3 is scheduled to make a soft landing on the moon on August 23. "The moon goes around the Earth once in 27.3 days in an elliptic orbit. As a result, at some point in its orbit, the moon will be farthest from the Earth, with the distant point being called Apogee, while at some other time it will be closest to the Earth, with this point being called Perigee," he said. "When we have a full moon near .

Last lunar eclipse of 2022: Why does the Moon appear red during this event

Unlike solar eclipses, there are no harmful rays emitted during a lunar eclipse, so it's safe to watch it with the naked eyes

Earth to witness biggest supermoon of the year today: Check details

The supermoon be visible for the next three days and people across the world would be able to see till Friday morning, according to Nasa

Supermoon

The first sliver of a new moon appears (usually) three days after a no-moon night. The ancients, who were avid nature watchers, ascribe a sacred nature to the number three

In Pics: 'Super Blood Moon' visible in India, leaves stargazers awestruck

The January 31 sighting of a "Blue Moon" and a total lunar eclipse occurred in India for the first time after 1982

In pics: 'Supermoon' brightens up skies; know about the celestial event

The moon is expected to appear around 7% larger and 15% brighter on Sunday

2017's supermoons and other moons

The year offers several catchy-named lunar activities for the moongazers

Monday's supermoon extra super; closest in nearly 69 years

In 2034, the moon will come even closer, within 221,485 miles. That, too, will be a supermoon