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January 10, was the first lunar eclipse of 2020. The lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan lasted for about four hours and five minutes and was visible from India as well alongside few other countries. It should be noted that this is a penumbral lunar eclipse and not total. In the picture, the full moon is seen rising behind an electric tower in southern Spain (Reuters)
The wolf moon rises above rises above Menwith Hill RAF station near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England Friday Jan. 10, 2020. Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat on Friday evening as the first full moon of 2020, also known as the "wolf moon", coincides with a lunar eclipse. (Danny Lawson/PA via AP)
This year, there will be six eclipses in all, out of which four are going to be lunar eclipses while two will be solar eclipses. The next lunar eclipse will occur in June, the third in July and the fourth in November. (Reuters)
Apart from India, it could also be seen from Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic region, North America and the eastern part of South America. (Reuters)
The lunar eclipse as seen from England. (Reuters)
