The UAE will witness a rare total lunar eclipse tonight, lasting 82 minutes and visible across all seven emirates. The International Astronomical Centre will livestream the event from 7:30 PM to 11:50 PM. The eclipse peaks at 10:12 PM, turning the Moon red. It’s among the longest in recent years and visible to 87% of the world.
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