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For those interested in astronomy, something special is going to happen in the sky this month. This week, Saturn's lunar eclipse will be seen. This will be seen in India after 18 years. Scientists say that it will be visible with naked eyes for a few hours on the intervening night of 24 and 25 July. Scientists have called this astronomical event Lunar Occultation of Saturn. Saturn lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon surrounds Saturn in its own orbit. When Saturn passes behind the Moon, Saturn's rings are visible from the edge of the Moon. Astronomers and astronauts around the world wait for this event for research.
According to the information, it will start at 1.30 pm on July 24 and will gradually increase. In the next 15 minutes i.e. by 1.45 pm, the Moon will completely cover Saturn and hide behind it. After 45 minutes i.e. at 2.25 pm, Saturn will start leaving the Moon behind.
Where will you see it
Apart from India, this lunar eclipse of Saturn will also be visible in neighboring countries Sri Lanka and China. The viewing time in these countries will be different from India. The reason for Lunar Occultation of Saturn is that when two planets change their path while moving in their own speed, then Saturn is seen rising behind the moon. In this, the ring of Saturn is visible first.
Experts say that this sight in the sky will be seen once again in October this year. After three months, on October 14, Saturn lunar eclipse will once again be clearly visible in the sky. This event can be seen with the naked eye in the sky. However, a small telescope may be required to see Saturn's rings. People interested in astronomical events are waiting for this event.