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How to watch the lunar eclipse
A lunar eclipse is among the easiest celestial events to observe — and it requires no special equipment. Unlike a solar eclipse, there is no need for protective glasses. The phenomenon is completely safe to view with the naked eye.
Binoculars can enhance the experience by offering a clearer look at the Moon’s surface as it darkens and changes colour, but they are not essential.
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To get the best view, find a location with an unobstructed sightline toward the eastern horizon. If the sky remains clear, you should be able to notice the gradual shift in the Moon’s brightness and its reddish hue as the eclipse progresses.
The total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, may be brief for many observers in India. Still, it serves as a reminder that some of the most striking spectacles in the sky require nothing more than looking up.
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