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A lunar eclipse will be visible in the UAE skies on October 28, astrologers said. The eclipse can be viewed from anywhere in the UAE and won’t require special equipment, according to the Dubai Astronomy Group (DAG). The lunar eclipse is expected to last four hours and 25 minutes, starting at 10:01pm. This is the second lunar eclipse of the year after May 5. “Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are visible from a broader geographic area, making it a collective experience for skygazers,” according to DAG. The group will be hosting a lunar eclipse viewing party at Al Thuraya Astronomy Centre, which can accommodate several hundred people. A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, which casts a shadow on the moon’s surface. It can only happen during a full moon. ICA/Expat Media 
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