Prayagraj, Sept. 7 -- An extraordinary celestial spectacle will unfold tonight as a total lunar eclipse will be visible across India, including Prayagraj. Officials from Jawahar Planetarium have clarified that the event is entirely safe to watch with the naked eye.

Experts explained that a total lunar eclipse only occurs on a full moon night, when the Moon is at or near the lunar node in its orbit. In this alignment, the Sun, Earth, and Moon come in a straight line, creating the eclipse. Ordinary people can view this eclipse safely with the naked eye.

Surur Fatima, an official from Jawahar Planetarium, said the eclipse is entirely safe to observe and has no harmful effects.

"People should definitely experience this rare celestial event...