The First Lunar Eclipse of the year 2021.

The first Lunar Eclipse of the year 2021 is going to take place on May 26. Coincidentally, on this day, devotees also observe Vaisakh Purnima and Budh Purnima. A lunar eclipse is the natural phenomena that occur when Earth gets in the way of the Sun’s light hitting the moon’s surface. It is of three types – complete, partial or penumbral. As astronomical event, in the year 2021, we are going to witness two lunar eclipses that will be visible in India. The year’s celestial event will start with a Total Lunar Eclipse on 26th May, which will be visible in part of coastal Odisha, all northeastern states except Sikkim and West Bengal. Apart from India, this eclipse will be visible in East Asia, South Asia, North America, South America, Australia, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Antarctica.