Today’s lunar eclipse is tipped to be the longest in the century and planetariums across the country have made elaborate arrangements for enthusiasts, but rains and cloudy skies could dampen the excitement. The eclipse will also coincide with the closest approach of Mars to Earth. The Nehru Planetarium in the national capital is organising a ‘Moon Carnival’. N Ratnashree, the director of the Nehru Planetarium, said besides arranging five telescopes, the centre has also organised lectures pertaining to the eclipse. Amateur astronomers have also volunteered to guide people tomorrow about…
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