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September 16, 2024 5:19 PM

Lunar occultation of Saturn observed across various locations in India

Various parts of the country witnessed Shani Chandra Grahan, also known as the Lunar Occultation of Saturn, on the night of July 24-25. The eclipse was visible in different parts of the country, including the India Gate area in Delhi, and West Bengal's Kolkata. Shani Chandra Grahan or Lunar Occultation of Saturn, happens when the Moon passes directly in front of Saturn, causing the ringed planet to be obscured from view. This occultation of Saturn is a fascinating event because it not only hig...

Enthusiasts witness total solar eclipse across North America

Skywatchers in Indianapolis were treated to the first total solar eclipse to grace North America in seven years on Monday (April 08). The total solar eclipse blanketed parts of the North America in darkness for more than four minutes shortly after 3 p.m. (1900 GMT). Viewers came from across Indiana and beyond to take part in an event sponsored by NASA and Purdue University at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500. The eclipse was viewable along a path starting in Mexico and th...