New Delhi

For those interested in astronomy, something special is going to happen in the sky this month. This week, Saturn's lunar eclipse is going to be seen. This will be the first time in 18 years that it can be seen in India. Scientists say that it can be seen with naked eyes for a few hours in the midnight of 24th and 25th July. Scientists have called this astronomical event as Lunar Occultation of Saturn. Saturn's lunar eclipse occurs when the moon hides Saturn in its cover. When Saturn hides behind the moon, the edges of the moon are visible in Saturn's rings. Astronomers and astronauts from all over the world are waiting for this event for research.

According to the information, it will start at 1.30 pm on the night of 24th July and will increase gradually. In the next 15 minutes i.e. by 1:45 pm, the moon will completely cover Saturn and hide it behind it. 45 minutes later i.e. at 2:25 pm, Saturn will start appearing emerging from behind the moon.

Saturn's lunar eclipse will also occur in India's neighboring countries

Apart from India, Saturn's lunar eclipse will also occur in neighboring countries Sri Lanka, Myanmar and China. The time to see it in these countries will be different from India. The reason for Saturn's lunar eclipse i.e. Lunar Occultation of Saturn is that when both the planets moving at their own speed change their path, then Saturn is seen rising from behind the moon. In this, the rings of Saturn are visible first.

Experts say that this same scene will be seen in the sky once again in October this year. After three months, on the night of October 14, once again Saturn's lunar eclipse will be clearly visible in the sky. Common people will be able to see this event in the sky with naked eyes. However, a small telescope may be needed to see Saturn's rings. People interested in astronomical events are waiting for this event.