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Lunar eclipse: Spl arrangements at weather office
January 31, 2018
pecial arrangements have been made at weather office here for the public to witness the full lunar eclipse on Wednesday.
A rare celestial phenomenon will occur in another few minutes as blue moon, super moon and blood moo coincide on a total lunar eclipse day.
Wednesday will be the first lunar eclipse of the year an will be the second full moon in the month. This is called ‘Blue Moon’. Also the moon will appear crimson in colour.
Special arrangements have been made in the weather office here for the benefit of students and the public to witness the rare eclipse, between 6 p.m. and 7.37 p.m.
