Astronomy

Shillong (Gurpreet Singh): Residents across Meghalaya are preparing for a spectacular celestial event on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026, as a total lunar eclipse often referred to as a "Blood Moon" will be visible in the region. Astronomers and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) have confirmed that the northeastern states, including Meghalaya, are among the best locations in India to witness the final stages of this rare phenomenon. According to IMD officials, the moon is expected to rise in Shillong at approximately 5:23 PM, while the totality phase- the period when the moon is completely covered by Earth's darkest shadow…