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First Total Lunar Eclipse of the Year on Dolpurnima: Know Start Time, Duration, Visibility in Kolkata, Bengal, Blood Moon, and Sutakkal
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Rare Blood Moon on Dol Purnima: First Total Lunar Eclipse in 100 Years
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03-03-2026, 08:25
Rare Blood Moon on Dol Purnima: First Total Lunar Eclipse in 100 Years
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First total lunar eclipse of the year coincides with Dol Purnima, a rare event after 100 years.
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Eclipse starts at 3:20 PM IST, ends at 6:48 PM IST; visible in India.
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Sutak period begins nine hours before eclipse, prohibiting auspicious ceremonies and idol touching.
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Indians can view the eclipse for 15 minutes, from 6:30 PM to 6:47 PM, after moonrise.
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Northeastern states like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Bengal have better viewing chances due to earlier moonrise.
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