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IN PICS | Celestial spectacle: Stunning shots of lunar eclipse from Aarey

Updated On: 03 March, 2026 09:58 PM IST | Tarun Verma

The moon rose over Aarey Colony on Tuesday night, offering Mumbaikars a glimpse of the total lunar eclipse. While most of the eclipse occurred before moonrise, the final phase was visible in the city, drawing skywatchers outdoors. PICS/RANJEET JADHAV

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The moon rose over Aarey Colony on Tuesday night, offering Mumbaikars a glimpse of the total lunar eclipse. While most of the eclipse occurred before moonrise, the final phase was visible in the city, drawing skywatchers outdoors. PICS/RANJEET JADHAV

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The moon rose over Aarey Colony on Tuesday night, offering Mumbaikars a glimpse of the total lunar eclipse. While most of the eclipse occurred before moonrise, the final phase was visible in the city, drawing skywatchers outdoors. PICS/RANJEET JADHAV
<p>The partially shadowed moon created a striking sight against the dark skyline, making for a memorable celestial moment</p>

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The partially shadowed moon created a striking sight against the dark skyline, making for a memorable celestial moment

<p>Across India, skywatchers watched as the full Moon darkened during a dramatic lunar eclipse on Tuesday evening</p>

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Across India, skywatchers watched as the full Moon darkened during a dramatic lunar eclipse on Tuesday evening

<p>The phenomenon occurs when the entire Moon passes through the Earth`s umbral shadow. A partial lunar eclipse, in contrast, takes place when only a part of the Moon moves into the Earth`s shadow</p>

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The phenomenon occurs when the entire Moon passes through the Earth`s umbral shadow. A partial lunar eclipse, in contrast, takes place when only a part of the Moon moves into the Earth`s shadow

<p>Priests have said that at 7 pm, all the temple doors will be opened, baths will be given, and adornments will be performed. After Bhog Aarti, the doors will remain open until 11 pm</p>

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Priests have said that at 7 pm, all the temple doors will be opened, baths will be given, and adornments will be performed. After Bhog Aarti, the doors will remain open until 11 pm

<p>The next total lunar eclipse is not like likely to place until 2029</p>

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The next total lunar eclipse is not like likely to place until 2029

<p>The total lunar Eclipse began at 3.20 pm, with totality from 4.34 pm to 5.33 pm, and concluded at 6.48 pm. With a magnitude of 1.155, the Moon appeared deeply immersed in Earth&rsquo;s shadow.</p>

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The total lunar Eclipse began at 3.20 pm, with totality from 4.34 pm to 5.33 pm, and concluded at 6.48 pm. With a magnitude of 1.155, the Moon appeared deeply immersed in Earth’s shadow.

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