Today, the 25th of March, Monday, we celebrate the festival of Holi. According to the Hindu calendar, this year, the festivities are accompanied by a lunar eclipse. Beginning at 10:24 AM, the eclipse will last until 3:01 PM, for a total duration of approximately 4 hours and 36 minutes. Astrologically, the eclipse will occur in the Virgo constellation and is categorized as a penumbral lunar eclipse. It will be visible in places such as Northeast Asia, Europe, Australia, the Americas, Japan, Russia, Ireland, England, Spain, Portugal, Italy, as well as over the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic Oceans.
Will the period of 'sutak' be observed?
Normally, the 'sutak' begins about 9 hours before the lunar eclipse commences. However, since this eclipse will not be visible in India, the 'sutak' period will not be applicable. Should the 'sutak' have been observed, it would mean a halt to auspicious activities such as worshipping deities.
Lunar Eclipse 2024 Holi LIVE Updates:
9:05 AM-
Holi's auspicious occasion is about to be overshadowed by a lunar eclipse. It will commence at 10:24 AM and conclude at 3:01 PM.
9:15 AM-
The lunar eclipse on Holi is reported to be a penumbral one, and importantly, will not be visible in India.
9:25 AM-
As the eclipse will not be visible in India, the 'sutak' period will not be observed, and therefore, its effect will be non-existent.
9:40 AM-
Being a penumbral eclipse, no special precautions are needed, and since it will not be visible in India, it will not impact the Holi celebrations. Holi can be celebrated without any interruptions.
9:50 AM-
During the lunar eclipse, it is customary not to engage in worship or touching idols of deities.
9:55 AM-
Today's lunar eclipse is a penumbral eclipse. You might wonder what a penumbral lunar eclipse is. It occurs when the moon enters the earth's penumbra prior to the start of the eclipse. During this type of eclipse, the moon enters and exits the earth's penumbra, which may make it appear hazy. This is known as a penumbral lunar eclipse.
10:05 AM-
Today's Holi will feature the first lunar eclipse of the year, visible in regions such as Northeast Asia, Europe, Australia, America, Japan, Russia, Ireland, England, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic Oceans.
