The partial phase of the lunar eclipse has started, and it will produce a blood moon. According to experts, the blood moon will last for 82 minutes.
A lunar eclipse, also called a Chandra Grahan, involves the Earth taking a position exactly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow that gives the moon a mesmerising reddish-orange hue—giving rise to the term 'Blood moon'.
People in various parts of India have gathered to view the lunar eclipse. The total lunar eclipse is expected to peak at around 11.58pm.
The blood moon is set to last upwards of an hour (82 minutes), and can be viewed in Asia—especially India and China—and parts of Australia, depending on visibility and cloud cover.
Certain regions of Europe, Africa, and New Zealand may also get to see this striking phenomenon. Astronomers have set up high-resolution cameras and telescopes in various cities to view the eclipse.