Chandra Grahan: Tonight the moon will be eclipsed; 'blood moon' will be seen in these cities

Chandra Grahan 2025: Tonight the lunar eclipse is going to happen in India. This is the second and last lunar eclipse of the year, which will be visible in many cities of the country. This lunar eclipse is taking place in Aquarius and Purvabhadrapada Nakshatra. As per Indian time, the lunar eclipse will start at 09:58 pm and will end at 01:26 pm. Children, elderly and pregnant women are advised to take many precautions during Sutak and eclipse.

As per Indian time, the lunar eclipse will start at 09:58 pm and will end at 01:26 pm. Its Sutak period has started from 12.57 pm.

- When the moon appears red during lunar eclipse, this cloud is called 'Blood Moon'. According to astronomers, when the shadow of the earth blocks the sunlight, then only red rays reach the moon due to dust, gas and other particles present in the atmosphere. This is why the moon appears red. Today, 'Blood Moon' will be visible in many big cities including Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

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- The lunar eclipse will last from 09.58 pm to 01.26 am. But the lunar eclipse will be at its peak from 11.01 pm to 12.22 pm. The peak time of the eclipse is being told to be 11.42 pm.

There are three types of lunar eclipse. First full lunar eclipse, second partial lunar eclipse and third penumbral lunar eclipse.

Plenum lunar eclipse - A full lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes exactly between the Sun and the Moon. And the Moon is covered by the deep shadow of the Earth. At this time the Moon may appear black or red, which is also called Blood Moon.

Partial lunar eclipse – When a part of the Moon enters  in the shadow of the Earth, it is called a partial lunar eclipse.

Penumbral eclipse - When the Moon passes through the light shadow of the Earth, called a penumbral lunar eclipse. In this, the Moon appears slightly blurred.

What to do in a lunar eclipse?

The negative energy of the eclipse can be avoided by doing mantra sadhna, bhajan and meditation.

After the eclipse, donate food, clothes etc. to poor people. You can donate rice, sugar, milk, ghee, clothes or money.

After the eclipse, sprinkle Ganga water in the house. So that the negativity of the eclipse can be destroyed.

The last lunar eclipse of the year is going to be visible to about 85 percent of the world's population. Apart from India, this lunar eclipse will be visible in places like Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, America, Fiji and Antarctica.

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On one hand, the Sutak period of lunar eclipse and on the other hand, the beginning of Pitru Paksha. This is the reason why the number of devotees has increased in Prayagraj. People are coming to bathe at Sangam Ghat during Sutak period. But due to the increased water level of Ganga, people are returning after bathing before Sangam. Families going to Gaya to perform Shraddha and Pind Daan in Pitru Paksha are also starting the Shraddha rituals by bathing in the Ganga in Prayagraj.

- Due to the eclipse, the doors of temples are closed across the country. The idol of God has been covered, so that the lunar eclipse does not have any kind of bad effect on the temple or the idols installed in it.

- Due to the inauspicious shadow of Sutak period, the doors of Shri Badrinath Dham in Chamoli, Uttarakhand were also closed at 12.30 pm.

- Sutak period for children, elderly and pregnant women will start at 6.35 pm. Actually, children, elderly and pregnant women have special exemption in Sutak. This means that they do not need to stay hungry or follow any special restrictions.

-After the onset of Sutak, special care should be taken of children, elderly and suffering people. Avoid going to crematoriums or deserted places from the onset of Sutak till the eclipse ends.

- Pregnant women should take special precautions from the onset of Sutak till the eclipse ends. Avoid cooking, frying or seasoning anything in a pan or kadhai. Do not use knife or sharp instruments to cut vegetables etc. Do not go out of the house during the eclipse.

Summary

The Sutak period of the lunar eclipse has started from 12.57 pm. Since worship and religious rituals are prohibited during this time, the doors of temples are also closed. Sutak will end with the eclipse at 01.26 pm at night