Total lunar eclipse date: Blood Moon on May 26, timings; all you need to know
First total lunar eclipse of the year on May 26: What is Blood Moon, where can you watch it, duration and more
- May 15, 2021,
- Updated May 15, 2021 12:05 PM IST
Astronomy enthusiasts will witness the first total lunar eclipse of 2021 on May 26. Total lunar eclipses are also known as Blood Moon since the moon appears slightly reddish-orange. The Blood Moon on May 26 will last for 14 minutes and 30 seconds. The colour of the moon on this day depends on dust particles and different wavelengths of colours reaching the surface of the moon.
After May 26 lunar eclipse, sky gazers can get to see the annular solar eclipse on June 10, Partial lunar eclipse on November 19 and Total solar eclipse on December 4.
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Astronomy enthusiasts will witness the first total lunar eclipse of 2021 on May 26. Total lunar eclipses are also known as Blood Moon since the moon appears slightly reddish-orange. The Blood Moon on May 26 will last for 14 minutes and 30 seconds. The colour of the moon on this day depends on dust particles and different wavelengths of colours reaching the surface of the moon.
After May 26 lunar eclipse, sky gazers can get to see the annular solar eclipse on June 10, Partial lunar eclipse on November 19 and Total solar eclipse on December 4.
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