Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 9:24 PM EDT across most of the United States. The near-total lunar eclipse will cover 96.3% of the Moon but will not be visible in India due to daylight. Partial Lunar Eclipse 2026 Detailed Description A deep partial lunar eclipse will occur during the night of Thursday, August 27, and the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026. At maximum eclipse, approximately 9

On Vikram Sarabhai’s birth anniversary, India remembers the scientist who transformed the idea of a space programme from a symbol of prestige into a tool for national development. His vision laid the foundation for ISRO and shaped India’s use of satellites for communication, education, weather forecasting and resource management. Vikram Sarabhai Saw Space Technology as a Tool for Development

August 12 will deliver two major celestial events as a total solar eclipse crosses parts of Europe and the Arctic before the Perseid meteor shower peaks at night. India will not see the solar eclipse, but skywatchers may watch for Perseid meteors after midnight and before dawn under clear, dark skies. August 12 Sky Show: Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower Skywatchers will witness a remarkable celestial double feature on Wednesday