Panaji: A celestial occasion set to happen within the early hours of Sunday morning guarantees to be a outstanding visible show. On Sunday, October 29 at 1am, a partial lunar eclipse will grace the night time sky, charming the hearts of skywatchers and astronomy lovers in Goa.

The subsequent eclipse that might be seen in Goa is a complete lunar eclipse on September 7, 2025. While lunar eclipses are comparatively widespread, this one on Sunday presents a novel alternative to witness the Moon’s journey by Earth’s shadow.

The partial lunar eclipse is not going to solely be a deal with for Goa, however might be seen over an unlimited expanse, together with Europe, Asia, and Africa.

According to the Association of Friends of Astronomy (AFA), Panaji, the eclipse is anticipated to be seen over these areas.

The celestial occasion might be seen over Goa at 11.31pm on Saturday and proceed till 3.56am on Sunday, lasting for 5 hours and 25 minutes.

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The partial part of the eclipse will start at 1.05am and conclude at 2.22am, with the utmost eclipse occurring at 1.44am on Sunday. During this peak second, the Moon might be barely eclipsed by Earth’s umbra with solely 6% of the lunar floor coated by the shadow.

AFA’s astronomical observatory at Junta House in Panaji has organised a particular lunar eclipse programme, which can kick off at 9pm and provide attendees an opportunity to look at an informative documentary on lunar science. Enthusiasts also can anticipate to witness the gradual transformation of the Moon because it traverses by Earth’s shadow.

Following the screening, there might be a chat, ‘Rocket Science Made Simple’ by Ankita Hudedagaddi, former scientist from the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO.