Lunar Eclipse 2024: In astrology, astronomical events like solar eclipse and lunar eclipse are considered very important. It is believed that it has a deep impact on the public mind. There will be a total of 2 lunar eclipses in the year 2024. The first lunar eclipse of the year fell on 25 March 2024, the day of Holi. This lunar eclipse was not visible in India. Therefore Sutak period was also not valid. Now the second and last lunar eclipse is going to occur on 18 September 2024. This will be a partial lunar eclipse and its eclipse will be visible at many places. Let us know the exact date of the second lunar eclipse, eclipse timing, Sutak period timing and effect on zodiac signs….
When does lunar eclipse occur?
The Earth revolves around the Sun. The Moon is a satellite, which revolves around the Earth. When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, the Sun’s light cannot reach the Moon because of the Earth. Due to which the Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon. This astronomical phenomenon is called lunar eclipse. According to the Hindu calendar, the full moon occurs on the last date of Shukla Paksha of every month. This astronomical event occurs on the day of full moon.
Timing of Lunar Eclipse: According to Indian Standard Timing, the last lunar eclipse of the year 2024 will occur on 18 September 2024 at 06:11 AM and will end at 10:17 AM. The total duration of this lunar eclipse will be 4 hours and 6 minutes.
What is a partial lunar eclipse?
The second lunar eclipse of the year will be partial. According to scientists, a partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth and Moon are not in a straight line. The Earth’s shadow falls on only a part of the Moon, but does not cover the Moon completely. During this time only one part of the moon appears red.
Where will the second lunar eclipse be visible?
The second lunar eclipse of the year will be visible in limited areas of Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica. This eclipse will also not be visible in India, but this lunar eclipse can be visible in the western cities of the country including Mumbai. However, the chances of this are also very less because by the time the lunar eclipse begins, moonset will have already occurred across India. Therefore lunar eclipse will not be seen in India.
Will Sutak period be valid or not?
Sutak period starts 9 hours before the eclipse starts. During this period, religious activities are prohibited. Pregnant women have to be very cautious during the period from Sutak period to eclipse. However, the second lunar eclipse of the year will not be visible in India. Therefore Sutak period will also not be valid.
Effect of lunar eclipse on zodiac signs: According to Vedic astrology, lunar eclipse and solar eclipse also have auspicious and inauspicious effects on 12 zodiac signs. According to astrological calculations, the second lunar eclipse of the year can give painful results to the people of Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Aquarius and Pisces. At the same time, this lunar eclipse will bring happiness in life for people of Taurus, Leo, Sagittarius and Capricorn.
