Rare Blood Moon on Holika Dahan 2026: Will India See This Celestial Event?
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News18•27-01-2026, 13:56
Rare Blood Moon on Holika Dahan 2026: Will India See This Celestial Event?
- •A rare partial lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon, will coincide with Holika Dahan on March 3, 2026.
- •The eclipse will be visible in some parts of India, making the Sutak period applicable, which begins 9 hours prior.
- •The lunar eclipse will start at 3:20 PM IST and end at 6:47 PM IST, lasting 3 hours and 27 minutes.
- •Astrologically significant, the Moon will be in Leo with Ketu; the eclipse is termed a Grastodaya eclipse as it ends before moonrise in India.
- •During Sutak, avoid touching idols, eating, drinking, and religious activities; pregnant women should take special precautions.
Why It Matters: A rare partial lunar eclipse on Holika Dahan 2026 will be visible in India, with Sutak period applicable.
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