Lunar Eclipse on Holika Dahan: Timing, Visibility, and Sutak Rules Explained
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News18•28-01-2026, 15:38
Lunar Eclipse on Holika Dahan: Timing, Visibility, and Sutak Rules Explained
- •A rare partial lunar eclipse will coincide with Holika Dahan on March 3, 2026, making it a significant event.
- •The eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon due to its reddish appearance, will be visible in certain parts of India.
- •The Sutak period, considered inauspicious, will apply in India, beginning nine hours before the eclipse.
- •The eclipse will occur in the Leo zodiac sign, with the Moon in conjunction with Ketu, from 3:20 PM to 6:47 PM IST.
- •Despite the Sutak period, the eclipse will conclude before moonrise in India, making it a 'Grastodaya' eclipse.
Why It Matters: A rare lunar eclipse coinciding with Holika Dahan in 2026 brings astronomical and religious significance.
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