October 2023 Solar and Lunar Eclipse: Eclipses are celestial events involving giant planets like the Earth, Moon and Sun. During these astronomical events, either the Moon’s shadow blocks the Sun, which is called a solar eclipse, or a lunar eclipse, which occurs due to the Earth’s shadow over the Moon. Incredibly, this month we will witness both a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse in the span of two weeks. Also, two will be the last eclipses of the year.
Solar eclipse 2023: date and time
A solar eclipse is a rare astronomical phenomenon and a magnificent sight. It occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking or partially obscuring sunlight from reaching the Earth. The upcoming solar eclipse in October is an annular solar eclipse. An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon covers the center of the Sun, leaving the Sun’s outer edges visible to form a “ring of fire” or ring around the Moon.
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Solar eclipse date |
October 14, 2023 |
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Solar eclipse day |
Saturday |
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The solar eclipse begins |
20:34 hours |
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The end of the solar eclipse |
2:25 in the morning |
Solar Eclipse 2023: What are the different types of eclipses?
Will this solar eclipse be visible in India?
No, the upcoming solar eclipse will not be visible in India. This means that there will be no sutak kaala (dot) in India. According to NASA, on Saturday, October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central and South America. It will be visible in parts of the United States, Mexico and many countries in South and Central America. The annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central and South America. Millions of people in the Western Hemisphere will be able to see this eclipse.
Check the table below to know the time and duration of the annular eclipse in your region:
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Place |
A partial eclipse begins |
Annularity begins |
Maximum |
Ring ends |
The partial eclipse ends |
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Eugene, Oregon |
8:06 am PDT |
9:16 am PDT |
9:18 am PDT |
9:20 am PDT |
10:39 am PDT |
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Alturas, California |
8:05 am PDT |
9:19 am PDT |
9:20 am PDT |
9:21 am PDT |
10:43 am PDT |
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Battle Mountain, Nevada |
8:06 am PDT |
9:21 am PDT |
9:23 am PDT |
9:25 am PDT |
10:48 AM PDT |
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Richfield, Utah |
9:09 am MDT |
10:26 AM MDT |
10:28 AM MDT |
10:31 AM MDT |
11:56 AM MDT |
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Albuquerque, New Mexico |
9:13 am MDT |
10:34 AM MDT |
10:35 AM MDT |
10:39 AM MDT |
12:09 PM MDT |
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San Antonio, Texas |
10:23 AM CDT |
11:52 a.m. CDT |
11:54 AM CDT |
11:56 a.m. CDT |
13:33 CDT |
Source: NASA
Lunar eclipse 2023: date and time
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth to cast its shadow on the Moon. The upcoming lunar eclipse in October will be a partial lunar eclipse. During a partial lunar eclipse, only part of the Moon enters the Earth’s shadow, which can appear to “bite” into the Moon’s surface. Earth’s shadow will appear dark on the side of the Moon facing Earth. How much of a “bite” we see depends on how the Sun, Earth and Moon are aligned, according to NASA.
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Lunar eclipse date |
October 28, 2023, Saturday |
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Lunar eclipse day |
Saturday |
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Lunar eclipse begins |
01:05 am |
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The end of the lunar eclipse |
02:24 am |
Will this lunar eclipse be visible in India?
Yes, the partial lunar eclipse on October 28 will be visible in India. The eclipse will last about 15 minutes. According to the time and date, at least some parts of the partial lunar eclipse should be visible over Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, northern/eastern South America, the Pacific, the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean, the Arctic and Antarctica.
Lunar eclipses are usually visible from all sides of the night side of the Earth if the sky is clear. However, some places will see the entire eclipse, while other areas will see the Moon rise or set during the eclipse. See the table below for the schedule and visibility of the lunar eclipse in different parts of the world.
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An event |
UTC time |
Weather in New Delhi* |
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The penumbral eclipse begins |
October 28, 18:01:48 |
October 28, 23:31:48 |
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A partial eclipse begins |
October 28, 19:35:25 |
October 29, 01:05:25 |
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Maximum eclipse |
October 28, 20:14:05 |
October 29, 01:44:05 |
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The partial eclipse ends |
October 28, 20:52:40 |
October 29, 02:22:40 |
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The penumbral eclipse ends |
October 28, 22:26:25 |
October 29, 03:56:25 |
Source: Time and date
List of all full moons in 2023
What are the differences between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?
A solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse mark differences in the alignment of the sun, earth, and moon. The table below highlights the main differences between the two:
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Solar eclipse |
Lunar eclipse |
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It occurs when the Moon covers the Sun |
It occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon |
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It usually falls on the new moon. |
It usually happens during a full moon. |
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Visible only from certain places on Earth where the eclipse occurs |
Visible from the entire night hemisphere of the Earth |
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Rarer than lunar eclipses |
More often than solar eclipses |
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Shorter in duration, usually a few minutes |
Of longer duration, often several hours |
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Dangerous for viewing without proper eye protection due to the intensity of the Sun |
Safe to view with the naked eye |
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It appears as the Sun that is partially or completely covered by the Moon |
Appears as a Moon that turns reddish or copper in color (“blood moon”) |
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Occurs during the day |
Occurs during the night |
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In astrology, solar eclipses are associated with great changes or beginnings. |
In astrology, lunar eclipses are associated with endings, emotional changes and culmination. |
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The four main types of solar eclipses are total, partial, annular and hybrid. |
The four main types of lunar eclipses are penumbra, partial and total. |
FYI, the two celestial events will be the last for this year. Now, sky watchers have to wait for the coming year to witness the symphony of light and shadow.
Categories: Optical Illusion
Source: newstars.edu.vn