Lunar Eclipse or Chandra Grahan takes place when Earth comes between Moon and Sun. Lunar Eclipse will be visible almost throughout the night from all parts of the country on July 16 -17. The eclipse will begin around 1.31 am on Wednesday.A partial lunar eclipse will be visible till 4:29 am on Wednesday.
This astronomical phenomenon will also be visible in parts of South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
The partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Africa, most of Europe, a large portion of Asia, the eastern part of South American and the western part of Australia, reported the Europe-based Royal Astronomical Society. North America will miss out on the view except for its most eastern points, like Nantucket, parts of Maine and Nova Scotia.