Chandra Grahan 2024: The first lunar eclipse of this year is taking place on the day of Holi. This astronomical event is happening after 100 years on the day of Holi. Lunar eclipse is taking place on Phalgun Purnima.
Chandra Grahan 2024: In astrology, the event of eclipse is considered very special. Whenever an eclipse occurs. At times its astronomical and religious importance is especially considered. There will be a total of 4 eclipses in the year 2024 in which 2 will be lunar eclipses while 2 will be solar eclipses.
The special thing is that this year the festival of Holi will be celebrated during the lunar eclipse. After 100 years, a lunar eclipse is occurring on the day of Holi. When the lunar eclipse occurs on March 25, the Moon will be present in Virgo where Rahu will already be present. The eclipse will be auspicious for Aries, Libra and Aquarius.
Duration
According to Hindi calendar, lunar eclipse will occur on the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month i.e. Monday 25 March 2024. The lunar eclipse will start at 10:23 in the morning and will last till 3:23 in the afternoon. The total time of lunar eclipse will be 04 hours 36 minutes.
Sutak:
This lunar eclipse will not be visible in India due to which its Sutak period will not be valid. Due to which there is no problem in doing puja etc. without any hassle on the day of Holi.
In which countries
this lunar eclipse will be visible: America, Japan, some parts of Russia, Ireland, England, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, France, Holland, Belgium, Southern Norway and Switzerland.
Four eclipses this year:
According to the English calendar, there will be four eclipses this year. The first lunar eclipse is going to occur on Monday 25th March. At the same time, the second lunar eclipse will take place on Wednesday, September 18. Apart from this, the first solar eclipse is going to occur on Monday, 8th April and the second solar eclipse is going to occur on Wednesday, 2nd October.
