Kolkata, Sept. 7 -- The total Lunar Eclipse is set to take place today, offering skywatchers a rare celestial event.

A lunar eclipse occurs only during the full moon phase, when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon.

During this alignment, Earth's shadow falls on the lunar surface, which results in reducing its brightness and often giving it a reddish tint, popularly referred to as the 'Blood Moon.'

The Lunar Eclipse will be visible not only in India but in Australia, the Far East, the Middle East, Europe and some parts of Africa, says Former Director of MP Birla Planetarium, Dr Devi Prasad Duari.

While talking to ANI, Dr Devi Prasad Duari, "This lunar eclipse will be visible not only from India but also from Australia...