On March 25, 2024, the first lunar eclipse of the year will occur while people celebrate Holi throughout India. On Monday, the penumbral eclipse will start at 10:23 a.m. and be visible to everyone in North and South America for the duration. However, the phenomenon will not be visible to anyone in India.
What Is The Lunar Eclipse?
Four eclipses are predicted for 2024, two of which will be lunar eclipses or Chandra Grahan eclipses. When the Earth passes in front of the Sun and the Moon, it creates a shadow that covers the lunar surface during a lunar eclipse. Only occurring at a full moon, lunar eclipses are eagerly awaited by skywatchers worldwide. Furthermore, in contrast to solar eclipses, they don’t require any specialized equipment to witness.
The weak outer region of Earth’s shadow, known as the penumbra, is where the full moon will pass through as it rises in the late evening of March 24 and early morning hours of March 25. An article from a NASA blog explains that this is known as a penumbral eclipse.
Additionally, the development occurs just a few weeks prior to April 8’s complete solar eclipse. This phenomenon happens when the Moon moves in front of the Sun, totally obscuring its face and casting a shadow across the planet.
Lunar Eclipse: The Religious And Astrological Aspects
On Monday, there will be no religious prohibitions and the temples will stay open. The suntak period, which starts nine hours earlier, will not be taken into consideration because the eclipse will still be invisible to people in India. Generally speaking, this is not the best time to begin auspicious labor or engage in religious activities.
Space.com has released information about the forthcoming eclipse. It will supposedly last for 4 hours and 39 minutes and terminate at 3:02 pm.
Lunar eclipses are not seen as fortunate occurrences in astrology. This lunar eclipse will occur under the Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra and the Virgo solar sign on the eve of the Holi celebration. On the other hand, lunar eclipses happen when the Moon is affected by Ketu, a planet that is seen as malevolent. Since the moon is a symbol of tenderness, it is unlucky when it aligns with a malevolent planet.
Who Will Get To Witness The Grahan?
The Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, according to Drik Panchang, will be visible in a number of nations. The list includes South Korea, Japan, the Pacific, the Atlantic, the Arctic, Antarctica, Germany, England, France, Holland, Switzerland, Ireland, Spain, Belgium, and South Norway.
Holi: The Festival Of Colors
This year, the Festival of Colors falls on March 25. Before Holi, there was a custom known as Holika Dahan, which involved setting bonfires to symbolize the burning of the demon Holika. The event honors Lord Krishna, who is thought to have lived for a long time in the Uttar Pradesh region known as Braj. It mimics not just the essence of Holi but also the eternal love between Radha and Krishna.
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