Lunar Eclipse 2026:Today is the first of the year lunar eclipse Is. Which is very important from astronomical, religious and astrological point of view. This lunar eclipse can be seen in India, due to which its Sutak period will also be valid. In Hindu religion, eclipse is not considered good and all kinds of auspicious works and worship are prohibited during Sutak period. According to astronomy, a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, in which the Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon, then it is called a lunar eclipse. When the Moon is completely covered by the Earth’s shadow, the Moon appears red in the sky. Which is called blood moon in scientific language. At the same time, lunar eclipse has special significance in astrology, in which Rahu-Ketu engulf the moon, this is called lunar eclipse. From a religious point of view, lunar eclipse is considered inauspicious because during this time Chandradev is in trouble. Know at what time the lunar eclipse occurring today will be visible in your city and other information to this eclipse.
time of lunar eclipse today
According to Indian time, today on Tuesday, March 3, the lunar eclipse will start at 03:20 pm and will continue till 06:47 pm.
- Moonrise today- 06:26 am
- Beginning of lunar eclipse – 03:20 pm
- 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 – 5:33 pm
- Lunar eclipse ends – 6:47 pm
sutak period of lunar eclipse
According to the scriptures, Sutak period starts 9 hours before the beginning of the lunar eclipse. In such a situation, Sutak period has started from 6.20 am today, which will also end with the end of the eclipse. Sutak period is considered inauspicious, hence auspicious work, worship, eating and cooking are prohibited during this period.
For how long will the first lunar eclipse of the year be visible in the country?
The time of moonrise in India will be at 6.20 pm today, in such a situation, the view of lunar eclipse will be visible along with moonrise. According to Indian time, the lunar eclipse will start at 3:20 pm. In India, this lunar eclipse will be visible well in the North-Eastern parts for the first time. Whereas in other parts of the country, the lunar eclipse can be seen only at the time of the end of the eclipse. In this way, the sight of this blood moon will not be seen in the entire country.
When will the lunar eclipse be visible in your city?
city lunar eclipse time
Delhi 6.22 PM
Noida 6.20 PM
Gurugram 6.02 PM
Lucknow 6.02 PM
Kolkata 5. 43 PM
Bhopal 6.21 PM
Chennai 6.21 PM
Patna 5.55 PM
Bengaluru 6.32 PM
Hyderabad 6.26 PM
Kanpur 6.14 PM
Varanasi 5.43 PM
Prayagraj 5.55 PM
Indore 6.26 PM
Dehradun 6.14 PM
Mathura 6:25 PM
Chandigarh 6:27 PM
Jaipur 6.14 PM
What to do during lunar eclipse
During Sutak period, the door of the temple of the house should be covered with a cloth. Continuous chanting of mantras during eclipse is considered auspicious. After the lunar eclipse ends, Ganga water should be sprinkled in the entire house and charity work should be done. After the eclipse, rice, milk, ghee, white and silver should be donated.
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