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Mars Eclipse: We all know about lunar eclipse and solar eclipse. But have you heard about the Mars eclipse? This is a very rare event, which appears once in 14 years…
An amazing sight will be seen in the sky on the first full moon of the year 2025. Here the moon will become so big that it will cover the entire planet Mars. This astronomical phenomenon is called “lunar occultation” or ‘Wolf Moon’. This phenomenon occurs when the Moon comes in front of a bright celestial body and temporarily hides it.
This time this moon hid Mars, which you can also call Mars eclipse. Compared to lunar and solar eclipses, this eclipse on Mars is very rare, which can be seen only once every 14 years from certain places.
First Mars will look like a bright star, then it will hide behind the moon.
The Moon will have progressed a few hours from its full state, and will reach its full moon phase at 3:57 am India time. At the same time, Mars will also be in the opposite position to the Sun. Mars will be at its brightest this year, at magnitude -1.3, on January 15, appearing about equal to Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, and then will slowly hide behind the moon. When the Moon covers Mars, the Moon will be approximately 40,000 times brighter than Mars.
Will this phenomenon be seen in India?
This rare astronomical phenomenon can be seen from the entire America as well as the eastern and central parts of Canada, where astronomers can see it through their telescopes. Even without instruments, Mars can be seen disappearing and reappearing behind the Moon. Although it will not be visible in India.
This event will last for approximately one hour, although timing will vary slightly depending on location. Like Washington D.C. It will start at 6:21 pm (local time). Whereas in Montreal, Canada it will start at 6:25 pm.
Astronomy lovers are advised to check the weather conditions of their location and be prepared to enjoy this amazing astronomical phenomenon. This will be the scene of the magical dance between the Moon and Mars.
New Delhi,Delhi
January 14, 2025, 7:51 pm IST
Bright moon will swallow Mars whole, amazing sight will be seen on full moon night
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