Chandra Grahan 2026 Time: Lunar eclipse is considered very important from astrological and religious point of view. In religious scriptures, lunar eclipse has been linked to Ketu. According to astronomy, it is considered to be the result of the special position of the Earth, Sun and Moon. An eclipse of the moon always occurs on Amavasya Tithi. This year, the Moon is going to be eclipsed on the full moon day of Phalgun month.
Holika Dahan is performed every year on the day of Phalgul Purnima. Then the next day, Holi is played with colors. This lunar eclipse is going to occur this year and will be visible in India and its Sutak period will also be valid. This lunar eclipse will be visible in the form of Prastodaya. Let us know what this means?
Lunar eclipse will take place on March 3
This year, March 03 is the full moon of Phalgun month. Holika Dahan is on this day. On this day, the lunar eclipse will begin at 03:20 in the afternoon. This lunar eclipse will last till 06.47 pm in the evening. This is going to be the longest lunar eclipse of the year. Its duration will be 03 hours 27 minutes. When this lunar eclipse occurs, the Moon will be in Leo. This lunar eclipse will occur in Leo and Purva Phalguni constellation.
Lunar eclipse will be visible in the form of Prastodaya
In India, this lunar eclipse will be visible in the form of Prastodaya. This means that by the time the moon rises in India, the moon will have already been eclipsed. Therefore, its victims will be visible in India. The beginning and middle of this lunar eclipse will not be visible in India. In India, the eclipse is considered to begin with moonrise.
Eclipse will be visible in India for 25 minutes
On the day of lunar eclipse, moonrise in India will happen at 6.22 pm. The lunar eclipse will end at 6.47 pm. However, the time of moonrise may vary at different places in India. In India, this lunar eclipse will be visible only for a total of 25 minutes.
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