Solar Eclipse 2024 Date and Time In India:
Tonight, the sun will undergo an eclipse on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya. It's going to be a total solar eclipse.
A rare solar eclipse like this was last seen 54 years ago in 1970
. There are many questions in people's minds about this eclipse. Such as - when will the solar eclipse start? Will this solar eclipse be visible in India? Will the sutak period be applicable in India? Let's answer all such questions in detail.
What time will the solar eclipse occur? (Surya Grahan 2024 Timing)
According to Indian time, the solar eclipse
(Solar Eclipse 2024) will start tonight on April 8th
at
9:12 PM and will end at 2:22 AM
Solar Eclipse 2024 Live Update-
9:40 PM:
The solar eclipse will not be visible in India, and therefore sutak is not applicable. The eclipse's effects will only be felt in regions where it is visible.
9:16 PM:
The year's first solar eclipse has begun. It will be visible in parts of Western Europe, the Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Mexico, North America (except Alaska), Canada, Central America, northern parts of South America, the northwestern regions of England, and Ireland. It will not be visible in India.
9:10 PM-
Before this, a total solar eclipse was observed in North America in 1970. The spectacle was seen in Mexico, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and Canada. A similar eclipse will be next seen in these places in 2078.
8:55 PM
- The regions on the path of this total solar eclipse will experience a nocturnal sensation during the day. There will be moments of darkness, a drop in temperature, and nocturnal creatures will become active.
Source: aajtak
8:28 PM-
It is not advisable to touch the idols of gods during the eclipse. However, one can chant the names of God and recite mantras.
8.10 PM-
This is a total solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely covers the sun as it moves directly between the sun and Earth. Wherever the moon's shadow falls, a total solar eclipse can be observed.
7:58 PM
- One should not view the solar eclipse with the naked eye as it could damage the eyes. Special optical filters or glasses should be used to protect the retina from the sun's rays.
7:47 PM-
During the eclipse, some parts of the Earth will fall under the path of the total solar eclipse. The total solar eclipse will last 4 minutes and 28 seconds. During this time, cities in America like Cleveland, New York, New Hampshire, Dallas, and Little Rock will see the total solar eclipse.
7:39 PM-
The impact of the solar eclipse is most profound on pregnant women, the elderly, children, and the sick. Therefore, they should take special precautions during the eclipse.
7:23 PM-
While not visible in India, the eclipse will be seen in Western Europe, the Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Mexico, North America (except Alaska), Canada, Central America, the northern parts of South America, the northwestern regions of England, and Ireland.
7:19 PM
- In Hinduism, the solar eclipse is considered very significant. According to astrological calculations, this year's first solar eclipse will occur in Pisces and the Revati constellation. However, the solar eclipse on April 8th will not be visible in India.
The Year's Biggest Solar Eclipse
The total duration of this solar eclipse is said to be 5 hours and 10 minutes. But in some parts of the world, the total solar eclipse situation will last for about seven and a half minutes. This will create an experience as if it's night during the day; hence it's being referred to as the biggest solar eclipse of the year.
Impact of the Solar Eclipse on India (Surya Grahan 2024 Sutak Kaal)
This year's first solar eclipse will not be visible in India, so it will not affect the country. The rules of sutak kaal, typically applied 12 hours before a solar eclipse, will not apply either since the eclipse is not visible in India.
The Global Impact of the Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan 2024 Effect)
This solar eclipse is occurring in Pisces and Revati constellation. It's a total solar eclipse that will not be visible in India. The conjunction of the sun, moon, Rahu, and Venus during this eclipse will be significant. The axis of Rahu and Ketu will become influential in Pisces and Virgo. The combined effect of the sun, Mars, and Ketu indicates political turmoil worldwide. The influence of Virgo and Pisces is signaling wars and natural disasters globally.
The Religious History of the Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan 2024 History)
The religious significance of the solar eclipse, according to the Puranas, traces back to the churning of the ocean. The Aranya Kanda of Ramayana also mentions a solar eclipse, saying Lord Rama vanquished Khara-Dushana during an eclipse. A solar eclipse was also present on the day the Pandavas lost in a game of dice, as well as the fourteenth day of the Mahabharata war. Additionally, solar eclipses occurred when Arjuna killed Jayadratha and when the city of Dwarka submerged.
