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Doha: According to accurate astronomical calculations, the world will witness two total lunar eclipses and three partial solar eclipses during 2018, Qatar Calendar House (QCH) said.
The first lunar eclipse will be on January 31, 2018 and it will be occurring during the full moon of Hijra month 'Jumada I, which will be 'total lunar eclipse. This eclipse will be visible throughout Asia, Southeast Europe, Southeast Africa and South America. Qatar resident will be able to see partial lunar eclipse phase only after sunset on this day, expert astronomer at QCH Dr Beshir Marzouk, said.
The second lunar eclipse will be on July 27, 2018, which will be occurring during the full moon of Hijra month 'Dhul- Qa'da, and it will be 'total lunar eclipse. eclipse will be visible throughout almost of Asia, almost of Europe, Africa and eastern side of South America. Qatar resident and Arabic region will have chance to see all phases of this lunar eclipse.
The first solar eclipse of the year will be on February 15, 2018, which will be a 'Partial Solar Eclipse, and will be occurring with conjunction for new crescent of Hijra month 'Jumada II, the Moon will be cover 60 percent of solar disk at peak of this partial solar eclipse. This will not be seen in Qatar and Arabic regions, Dr Beshir Marzouk added.
The second solar eclipse will be on July 13, 2018, which will be a 'Partial Solar Eclipse, and it will be occurring in conjunction with new crescent of Hijra month 'Dhul- Qa'da. The Moon will be cover 34 percent of solar disk at peak of this eclipse. This eclipse will not be seen in Qatar and Arabic regions.
Final solar eclipse of the year will be on August 11, 2018, its type will be 'Partial Solar Eclipse, and it will be occurring in conjunction with new crescent of Hijra month 'Dhul- Hijja. The Moon will cover 74 percent of solar disk at peak of this eclipse. This will not be seen in Qatar and Arabic regions.
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