Chandra Grahan 2025 Live Update:
The second and final lunar eclipse of the year has commenced. This eclipse occurs under the Aquarius sign and Purva Bhadrapada constellation during the rare Pitra Paksha conjunction after 122 years in the Indian time frame from 09:58 PM to 01:26 AM. During a lunar eclipse, extra precautions are often advised for children, the elderly, and pregnant women.
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- A total lunar eclipse is a rare sight in India, last widely visible in 2018. The next opportunity to witness such an event here will be on December 31, 2028.
- The Blood Moon is also visible over the city of Ranchi in Jharkhand.
- It is advised to donate essentials like rice, milk, sugar, ghee, clothing, or money after the eclipse. Bestowals are typically made during the Moksya phase of the eclipse, which occurs at 02:24 AM.
- Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala offers a clear view of the Blood Moon.
- The Blood Moon is now appearing in Dwarka in Delhi, and in various other parts of Delhi-NCR.
- During the eclipse, many regions of the country are witnessing the 'Blood Moon.' Astronomically, when Earth's shadow prevents sunlight from reaching the Moon, dust and gases reflect only the red light onto the Moon.
- The spectacle of the lunar eclipse is starting in the skies over Kolkata, West Bengal.
- According to scientists, it's safe to watch the lunar eclipse with the naked eye, requiring no protective gear unlike a solar eclipse which can cause harm due to solar radiation.
- If awake during the lunar eclipse, chanting mantras can be beneficial. Consider reciting the mantra for Lord Vishnu 'Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya' or Lord Shiva's 'Om Namah Shivaya.'
- The lunar eclipse is visible in Delhi-NCR. This photograph is from Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Source: aajtak
The celestial view of the lunar eclipse is stunning in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
The second and final lunar eclipse of the year is here, with visuals now emerging of the phenomenon from cities like Guwahati in Assam.
- What to avoid during the lunar eclipse?
1. Refrain from cooking or consuming food. 2. Do not undertake new ventures or religious ceremonies. 3. Avoid touching idols of deities. 4. Pregnant women should not cut vegetables or use kitchen tools. 5. Children, seniors, and pregnant women should avoid venturing outdoors or into isolated areas.
- This lunar eclipse is visible in many cities across India, and it rests under the Aquarius sign and Purva Bhadrapada constellation. Remarkably, this year’s lunar eclipse aligns with Pitra Paksha after 122 years.
- Pilgrims are flocking to Prayagraj for ritual baths during the eclipse, though rising waters of the Ganges are challenging early ritual completions before Pitra Paksha's ceremonial rites.
- Astrologers suggest that this lunar eclipse may be inauspicious for India. Potential disturbances in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab, alongside geopolitical tensions, might present challenges. The India-Pakistan border may see heightened tensions.
- Viewing the lunar eclipse with the naked eye is safe, but enhance the experience with binoculars or a telescope.
- The total lunar eclipse or Blood Moon phase will achieve its peak between 11:00 PM and 12:22 AM, with a peak at 11:42 PM.
- While the eclipse spans 3 hours and 28 minutes, from its initial shadow or Chhaya Sparsh to the full release or Moksya, the total duration extends over 5.5 hours.
Chhaya Sparsh begins at 08:59 PM, with full Moksya at 02:24 AM.
- The year's last lunar eclipse aligns with Pitra Paksha, a conjunction calculated astrologically not seen in about 122 years.
- Eight Zodiac Signs Should Be Cautious
Gemini - Health and legal concerns necessitate caution. Post-eclipse, consider donating milk for benefits.
Cancer - Negativity reflects this eclipse. Pay attention to your health and chant Shiva mantras during the eclipse.
Leo - Business or job issues might arise. Avoid significant investments or starting new endeavors. Donate rice post-eclipse for rewards.
Libra - Encounter career challenges and relationship issues. Donation of rice can be propitious post-event.
Scorpio - Family and vision problems may arise. Financial losses can occur; chant Shiva mantras to gain relief.
Capricorn - Financial losses and career setbacks are forecasted. Donate white items for better prospects.
Aquarius - The lunar eclipse in your sign might prove challenging for relationships. Donate rice post-eclipse for blessings.
Pisces - Health and mental state require attention. Prioritize family. Chant Shiva's mantra during the eclipse for peace.
- Favorable Effects on Four Signs
Aries - Complete pending tasks and resolve litigations. Your adversaries and oppositions will diminish.
Taurus - Overcome life obstacles, expect rewarding career changes, and resolve property-related matters.
Virgo - Improve your health, overcome diseases, accomplish pending tasks, and suppress adversaries and opposition.
Sagittarius - An auspicious career opportunity may arise. Changes in residence or location appear favorable.
- The lunar eclipse tonight lasts from 09:58 PM to 01:26 AM, summing a total duration of 3 hours and 28 minutes, with a peak between 11:01 PM and 12:22 AM.
The peak time is approximated at 11:42 PM.
- There are three types of lunar eclipses: Total Lunar Eclipse, Partial Lunar Eclipse, and Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
Total Lunar Eclipse:
During this event, Earth positions directly between the Sun and Moon, casting a deep shadow on the Moon, resulting in a Blood Moon.
Partial Lunar Eclipse:
It occurs when a portion of the Moon enters Earth's shadow.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse:
This event transpires when the Moon traverses Earth's faint shadow, appearing slightly dimmed.
- What to do during the eclipse?
1. Protect against negative energy with mantra recitation, hymns, and meditation. 2. Bathe before and after the lunar eclipse. 3. Donate food and clothing to those in need post-eclipse — rice, sugar, milk, ghee, clothes, or money. 4. Sprinkle Ganga Jal in your home after the eclipse to counteract any negativity.
- Watch the live stream of the lunar eclipse tonight on
. The streaming will commence with the eclipse.
- The lunar eclipse is visible from many major cities in India including Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Raipur, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Bhopal, and Nagpur.
- This year's final lunar eclipse will be witnessed by about 85% of the world's population, observable across India, Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, America, Fiji, and Antarctica.
- Temples across the nation are closed to safeguard from the eclipse's evocative influences, with deity idols covered as a preventative measure.
- Due to the inauspicious nature of the Sutak period, doors of Shri Badrinath Dham in Chamoli, Uttarakhand were closed at 12:30 PM. They will reopen after the eclipse concludes.
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Special care for children, the elderly, and pregnant women begins at 06:35 PM.
While special exemptions apply, they need not adhere to fasting or restrictions.
- The period after Sutak requires attentive care for children, the elderly, and vulnerable individuals. Avoid outdoor isolation or desolate places after Sutak until the eclipse concludes.
- During Sutak until the eclipse ends, pregnant women should exercise caution.
Avoid cooking, frying or sautéing, vegetable cutting, and using sharp tools.
Remain indoors during the eclipse.
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Chandra Grahan’s Sutak commenced at 12:57 PM.
As worship and rituals are prohibited during this time, temple doors are sealed. The Sutak period concludes with the eclipse at 01:26 AM.
