<p>Today the third-shortest partial lunar eclipse of the 21st century will be visible.</p><p>The Earth's dark shadow known as the umbra will barely clip the full moon causing a partial lunar eclipse, which will last no longer than 27 minutes. It will be visible in most parts of the Earth, except South and North America.</p><p>Later this year there will be two more partial lunar eclipses and on April 15 2014, a total lunar eclipse is expected.</p><p>Why and when do lunar eclipses happen?</p><p><a href="http://www.euronews.com/2013/04/25/partial-lunar-eclipse-today/">Keep reading...</a></p>