By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer
December 26 of 2019 seems to be really memorable and astounding for Indians, as everyone could witness the spectacular annular solar eclipse! Even though it was overcast and murky from Mysuru and Bengaluru, somehow Mysureans managed to see to this rare astronomical spectacle with utmost difficulty. Suddenly all may start to think, why speaking about eclipse now? The answer is very obvious. In the beginning of the 2020 itself, Indians are privileged to witness the first lunar eclipse of the year on January 10 and 11. The most conspicuous, amazing, striking, impressive and evident astronomical event in the sky is an ‘Eclipse.’ None can forget the mesmerizing Supermoon, Bloodmoon Total Lunar Eclipse that occurred on Jan. 31 and July 27 of 2018! This astronomical occurrence has been memorable and millions witnessed this spectacular spectacle. Last year on July 27 and 28, Indians were greatly privileged to witness a regular longest duration ‘Total Lunar Eclipse’ of this century.
