Lunar Eclipse 2024 Coincide With Holi whether Visible In India sutak timings details here

The first lunar eclipse of 2024 is going to happen on the day of Holi. The moon will be lost in the shadow of the Earth on this day. Since Holi is one of the biggest festivals of India, the lunar eclipse on the day of Holi becomes even more special. This lunar eclipse on March 25 is a penumbral lunar eclipse. On the night of Holi, the moon will pass through the shadow of the Earth, due to which the moonlight of the night will also be covered in darkness for some time. Let us tell you in which areas this eclipse will be visible, what will be the timing, and will the people of India be able to see it?

lunar eclipse 2024 timing
Lunar eclipse It will be a matter of excitement for those interested in astronomical events as well as for the common people. According to Space.com, the lunar eclipse will start at 10.24 am Indian time. It will reach its peak at 12:43 pm. While it will end at 3:01 pm.

During this time the moon will be in its full size. It will rise late night on 24 March and move in the morning of 25 March, so it Earth The moon will pass through the penumbra. The penumbra is the lighter outer part of the Earth’s shadow. The moon will pass through this shadow, so according to NASA, it is called a penumbral eclipse.

Will lunar eclipse 2024 be visible in India?
The lunar eclipse will be visible in all parts of North and South America, but people of India will not be able to see it. Apart from this, this lunar eclipse will also be visible in Ireland, Belgium, Spain, England, South Norway, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Germany, United States, Japan, Switzerland, Netherlands and France.

What effect will the eclipse have on Holi festival?
Since Holi and eclipse fall on the same day in India, many people will be worried about the Sutak period. But don’t panic, since the eclipse will not be visible in India, its Sutak period will also not be effective here. Holi will be celebrated with all the rituals without any worries as per the Muhurta.

How many types of lunar eclipses are there?
According to NASA, there are three types of lunar eclipses – total lunar eclipse, partial lunar eclipse, and penumbral lunar eclipse. In a penumbral lunar eclipse, the moon passes through a very faint part of the earth’s shadow, in such a situation the eclipse on the moon is so faint that it cannot be seen easily.