March 2024 Lunar Eclipse: The initial penumbral eclipse of the year is scheduled for March 25, 2024. Chandra Grahan is significant both from an astronomical and astrological standpoint.
Today the lunar eclipse will form. This day happens to fall on the day of Vaishakh Purnima. Since the lunar eclipse is a shadow eclipse therefore, it does not have any religious significance. However, being Vaishakh Purnima there are some rituals that one can perform to the moon god today. , Spirituality News, Times Now
Today is Vishakh Purnima and in Hinduism Purnima Tithi has very special significance. According to the Hindu calendar the festival of Buddha Purnima is celebrated every year on the day of Vaishakh Purnima. Today is the full moon of Vaishakh month. This day is also a festival of worshiping Mahakal along with Lord Vishnu-Lakshmi and Lord Buddha. , Spirituality News, Times Now
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Some parts of the world will be able to witness a total lunar eclipse on May 26, 2021. This is first ever total lunar eclipse since January 21, 2019. The phenomenon is also known as Blood Moon, as the mood looks stunning in the sky in reddish-orange colour. Also Read - Super Blood Wolf Moon, partial solar eclipse: Date, timings, where and how to watch in India
A total lunar eclipse happens when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon and blocks the sun’s rays from directly reaching the Moon. The first total lunar eclipse of 2021 will start at 2:17 am as per Indian Standard Timing (IST) and take place until 7:19 pm IST. Also Read - Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon July 2018: How to watch and capture photos