India, Sept. 7 -- India will witness a total lunar eclipse today, a rare celestial event which will also be visible in Australia, Middle East and Europe.

A lunar eclipse takes place during a full moon phase, when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon. The shadow of the Earth falls on the lunar surface during this period, thus reducing the Moon's brightness.

A reddish tint is also visible during the lunar eclipse, which is why the event is also called the 'Blood Moon'.

The next total lunar eclipse will occur on March 3, 2026, according to space scientist Dr Suvendu Patnaik said.

Dr Patnaik said that people can witness the lunar eclipse through naked eye across India, if the sky is cloudless during that time. "The curren...