The first lunar eclipse of the year is going to occur on March 3. This lunar eclipse will occur on the full moon date of Phalgun month. This eclipse can be seen in India due to which its Sutak period will be effective. It will be more visible in the eastern parts of India. Apart from this, this eclipse can also be seen in many parts of the world.
According to Indian time, this eclipse will take place in the afternoon, due to which when moonrise occurs in India, this eclipse will be visible as Prastodaya Khandagras lunar eclipse. The event of lunar eclipse is considered very important from astronomical and religious point of view. According to religious beliefs in eclipse Rahu-Ketu Eclipses the Sun and Moon. In such a situation, let us know every information about the first lunar eclipse of the year.
When is lunar eclipse 2026?
- Beginning of lunar eclipse – 03:20 pm (Indian time)
- Sutak period of lunar eclipse- 06.20 am
- Khagras period of lunar eclipse – 4:34 pm
- Middle period of lunar eclipse – 5:04 pm
- Khagras lunar eclipse ends – at 5:33 pm
- Lunar eclipse ends – at 6:47 pm
- Sutak period ends – with the end of the eclipse
Where will the lunar eclipse be visible?
- This first lunar eclipse of the year will be visible in almost all parts of India.
- The eclipse will be well visible in the north-eastern parts of the country.
- The eclipse will be clearly visible in Amman, Manipur, Arunachal, Nagaland and Mizoram.
- This lunar eclipse will be visible abroad in the Pacific Ocean, Australia, America and South East Asia.
What will the sight of the blood moon look like?
This lunar eclipse of the year will be a blood moon in which the moon will appear red. When the moon appears red during an eclipse, it is called a blood moon. It is formed when the Sun, Earth and Moon come in a straight line and the Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon. There are mainly three types of lunar eclipses – total lunar eclipse, partial lunar eclipse and penumbral lunar eclipse. In a total lunar eclipse, the moon is completely hidden, this is called blood moon. In a partial lunar eclipse the moon is half hidden. Whereas in a penumbral lunar eclipse the moon appears slightly blurred.
What precautions are necessary during lunar eclipse?
- One should never do any auspicious work or worship gods and goddesses during lunar eclipse.
- One should not cook or eat food during lunar eclipse.
- Pregnant women should not watch the eclipse nor go out of the house.
- Tulsi should not be touched during lunar eclipse.
what to do during lunar eclipse
- Pre-plucked basil leaves should be added to food items.
- Remember the names of favored gods and goddesses during the eclipse.
- Mantras related to the Moon should be chanted.
- After the eclipse ends, Ganga water should be sprinkled in the entire house.
Pregnant women should take precautions during lunar eclipse
- Pregnant women should avoid going out of the house during the eclipse.
- Pregnant women should not watch the eclipse.
- Pregnant women must take bath before the eclipse starts and after it ends.
- Pregnant women should avoid using any sharp object during the eclipse.
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