Chandra Grahan 2018 will be a total lunar eclipse wherein people will witness the 'Blood moon'. Let's debunk some of the most popular myths about lunar eclipses.
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July 27th, 2018 will witness the longest lunar eclipse
The world shall witness a blood moon during the eclipse
Pregnant women are believed to be affected the most during eclipses
July 27th, 2018 will witness one of the biggest events of the century, the longest lunar eclipse. The eclipse will take place on July 27 and early hours of July 28. It will be as long as one hour and 43 minutes! Partial phases of the same would last for a period of over 6 hours. Apart from North America, this eclipse would be visible in all 6 continents. Chandra Grahan 2018 will be a total lunar eclipse wherein people will witness the 'Blood moon'. This marvelous celestial phenomenon will make the moon appear red in colour. A total lunar eclipse takes place when the sun, earth and moon are lined up. The best part about such an eclipse is that when the moon is completely in the earth's shadow, it appears red in colour. This is why it is known as the blood moon, due to the red shade. However, there are a number of myths which revolve around Chandra Grahan. In a number of traditions and cultures, the phenomenon of lunar eclipses has been viewed with a suspicious eye without much relevance to the beliefs. Let's debunk some of the most popular myths
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