New Delhi:
This year, the festival of Holi is falling on 14 March. At the same time, the first lunar eclipse of the year is also going to take place on this day. It will be a complete lunar eclipse, also known as “Blood Moon”. In such a situation, the subject of discussion among all remains that the sutak of lunar eclipse will not be valid in India? Actually, every year in the Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month, Holika Dahan takes place in the evening on the date of full moon, while the next day Holi is played with colors. Holika Dahan will be celebrated on 13 March this year and Holi on 14 March. But this time Holi is falling on the lunar eclipse.
How is the lunar eclipse?
Talking about the scientific approach of lunar eclipse, this is an astronomical event. When the Sun, Earth and Moon come in a straight line, during this time the sunlight falls on the earth, but does not fall on the moon. This incident is called lunar eclipse. This day is very important for astronomers. Along with calculating every moment of this scene, they want to capture it in their camera.
How many lunar eclipse …
- When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon and the shadow of the Earth completely covers the moon, then there is a complete lunar eclipse. During this time, the Moon appears to be with some redness.
- The Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, and the shadow of the Earth covers a part of the moon, then there is a partial lunar eclipse. During this time a part of the moon appears red in color.
- When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon and the Earth’s shadow covers a small part of the moon, then there is a lunar eclipse. During this time the moon appears slightly blurred.
Will blood moon appear in India?
The time of lunar eclipse falling on the day of Holi is going to stay from 9:29 am to 3:29 pm. It is a matter of relief that this lunar eclipse will not be seen in India. In such a situation, its sutak period will also not be valid. It will mainly have an impact on Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic Ocean, North and South America, East Asia and Antarctica, besides most regions of Australia, Europe and Africa. A lunar eclipse will not be visible in India, because the lunar eclipse is going to happen in the day according to Indian time.
Astrological and religious importance of lunar eclipse
Lunar eclipse has astrological, religious and scientific significance. The reason for this is considered to be Rahu-Ketu. According to astrology, this eclipse is going to be caused by Ketu. Rahu and Ketu are considered as a snake, whose bite is eclipsed. At the same time, some believe that when Rahu and Ketu try to swallow the moon, then there is a lunar eclipse. This lunar eclipse on March 14 will be in Virgo. Therefore, the people of Virgo zodiac should take special precautions during this time, because this lunar eclipse will be inauspicious for the people associated with this zodiac.
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