Partial lunar eclipse darkens supermoon in rare celestial event

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The partial lunar eclipse, visible in many parts of the world but India, was the last lunar eclipse of 2024..

Although not visible in India, it began at 6:11 AM IST as the Moon entered Earth's penumbral shadow, a phase that is difficult to observe with the naked eye..

While this partial lunar eclipse wasn't visible in India, the next total lunar eclipse visible from India will occur on September 7, 2025, followed by a partial lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026...

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