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Total Lunar Eclipse to grace skies on March 3; visible across most of India

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The total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3,  (12 Phalguna, 1947 Saka Era) will be visible from most parts of India, except some extreme western regions. 

The eclipse will be observable across eastern Asia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, and the Americas, as per reports. 

In India, most areas will witness the end of the eclipse at moonrise, while parts of North-East India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will see the end of totality as well.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. A total lunar eclipse happens when the entire Moon passes through the Earth’s umbra, while a partial eclipse occurs when only a portion of the Moon is shaded.

The previous total lunar eclipse visible in India was on 7-8 September 2025, and the next lunar eclipse visible in India will be a partial one on 6 July 2028.

Onset of the Eclipse

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon and reducing its brightness. During this time, the Moon often appears blood-red. As the Earth’s shadow begins to cover the Moon, its glow gradually dims. This initial phase is known as the onset of the eclipse. When the Earth’s shadow fully covers the Moon, the event is called a total lunar eclipse. https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/total-lunar-eclipse-to-grace-skies-on-march-3-visible-across-most-of-india-23619007

Three US F-15E jets downed over Kuwait in apparent friendly fire incident: CENTCOM

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Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury were shot down over Kuwait in what American military officials described as an apparent friendly fire incident, with all six aircrew safely recovered.​

The incident occurred at 11:03 p.m. ET on March 1, according to a statement issued by CENTCO.​

“At 11:03 p.m. ET, March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait due to an apparent friendly fire incident,” the release said.​

The aircraft were operating during active combat conditions.​

During active combat involving attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones, the U.S. Air Force jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defences.​

The U.S. military confirmed that all crew members survived the incident.​

All six aircrew were safely recovered and are in stable condition, according to the release.​

It added that “Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defence forces and their support in this ongoing operation.”​

The cause of the incident remains under review.​

The cause is under investigation. More details will be released when available.​

No further operational details were immediately disclosed, including the precise location of the shootdown over Kuwaiti territory or whether the aircraft were returning from or engaging in strikes at the time. https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/us-israel-attack-iran-centcom-confirms-three-us-f-15e-strike-eagles-shot-down-by-kuwaiti-air-defences-during-operation-23619016