A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s penumbra. During this type of eclipses, the Moon will be slightly darkened. A penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible to Asia early on the morning of November 30, 2020. This will also be visible to North America, the Pacific Ocean, and northeastern Asia …
This week’s annual Leonid Meteor Shower is going to hit Earth, which peaks on the night between 17-18 November in the sky above Colombo. Leonids emerge from the Comet Tempel-Tuttle, which requires 33 years to revolve once around the sun. The Leonids originate from the constellation Leo, the lion, and hence, it has got its …
The second and the third most luminous celestial bodies: the moon and the Venus will appear closer early morning on 13th November (Friday) in the Eastern sky. The reaching of Mercury about an hour before the sunrise will grace the scenery. A picturesque view of the setting crescent moon and the dawning Venus could be …
