The first lunar eclipse of the year is going to take place on 14 March 2025 i.e. tomorrow. This lunar eclipse is about to fall with Holi. This lunar eclipse is going to happen in Leo zodiac and North Phalguni Nakshatra. Also, this lunar eclipse is considered very special because the lunar eclipse will appear as blood moon (red moon). Eclipse in astrology is seen as an astronomical event. During the orbit of the Sun, when the Earth comes between the Moon and the Sun, there is a lunar eclipse. Let us know whether this lunar eclipse will appear in India and its sutak period will be valid or not.
Lunar eclipse
The first lunar eclipse of the year will start on 14 March 2025 i.e. tomorrow at 9:29 am and will end at 3:29 pm. However, this lunar eclipse will not be visible in India. The total duration of lunar eclipse will be 6 hours 02 minutes.
What time will the Raktim Moon appear?
The lunar eclipse will start at 09:29 am and end at 3:29 pm. Meanwhile, the view of the blood moon can be seen from 11:29 am to 1:15 pm.
Where will the lunar eclipse appear
The first lunar eclipse of the year will not be visible in India. Rather, this lunar eclipse will appear in Northern South America, Northern South America, Europe, Australia and Africa.
Whether the sutak period of lunar eclipse will be valid or not
The Sutak period begins about 9 hours before the lunar eclipse begins. Since this lunar eclipse will not be visible in India, its sutak period will also not be valid. During the Sutak period, auspicious works like worship or rituals of deities are not performed.
What is blood moon
When the Moon is completely covered in the shade of the Earth, it will not have sunlight. It will go into the dark. But the moon is never completely black. It starts looking red. That is why many times the full lunar eclipse is also called red or blood lunar.
Effect of lunar eclipse on zodiac signs
The lunar eclipse going on on March 14 will have an impact on all zodiac signs. This first lunar eclipse of the year is considered to be very auspicious for Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and Scorpio zodiac and there is also a possibility of getting benefits. Apart from this, this lunar eclipse is considered inauspicious for lion, Libra and Capricorn.
What to do and what not to do during lunar eclipse
What not to do during lunar eclipse
1. Do not get angry during lunar eclipse, anger can make the next 15 days dangerous for you.
2. Do not eat during lunar eclipse. Apart from this, worshiping is also considered taboo.
3. Do not go to any deserted place or cremation during lunar eclipse. During this time negative powers dominate.
4. A person should not start any new work during lunar eclipse. It is believed that negative energy is high during eclipse.
5. During the eclipse period, husband and wife should not make physical relations. By doing this, the happiness and peace of your home can be spoiled.
What to do during lunar eclipse
1. During the lunar eclipse, only the mantras of God should be chanting, which are considered ten times fruitful.
2. After lunar eclipse, one should take a bath with pure water and donate to the poor.
3. The entire house should be purified after the lunar eclipse. By doing this, all the negative energy of the house goes away.
4. During the eclipse, cows get manifold virtue by grass, birds and donating clothes to the needy.
