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Saturn Lunar Eclipse: This week an amazing event is going to happen in the sky. Usually the moon is often hidden in the clouds. But this time an amazing event is going to happen. Because the moon, which is often hidden in the clouds, is now going to the shelter of Saturn. This rare astronomical event is happening in India after 18 years.
During this time, something like this will happen when Saturn will hide behind the moon and will appear as a ring from the edge of the moon. This event will be an important study for astronomers around the world.
When will the Saturn lunar eclipse be visible?
This rare event is going to happen on the midnight of 24-25 July. According to scientists, the night sky will remain bright for several hours at this time. Let us tell you that a lunar eclipse of Saturn occurs when the Moon hides Saturn in its lap. Due to being hidden behind the Moon, Saturn will be visible as a ring from the edge of the Moon. Scientists have named it Lunar Occultation of Saturn.
According to the information received, this rare sight will gradually increase from around 1:30 pm on July 24 in India and within 15 minutes the Moon will completely cover Saturn. Then at around 2:25 pm, Saturn will also be seen emerging from behind the Moon. That is, from 1:30 pm to 2:25 pm, the shadow of Saturn will remain behind the Moon in the sky.
Saturn lunar eclipse will be visible everywhere
Saturn Chandra Grahan will be seen not only in India but also in other neighboring countries. However, the timing will be slightly different according to different countries. The event of Saturn Chandra Grahan will also be seen in countries like Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China and Japan. You can see this event with naked eyes. However, you may need a telescope to see the rings of Saturn.
Saturn will have a lunar eclipse again in October
After three months, Saturn lunar eclipse will be seen in the sky once again on 14 October 2024. If you could not see the event on the midnight of 24-25 July 2024 due to cloudy sky or any other reason, then you need not be disappointed. You can see it again in October.