Mon Sep 16 15:00:46 UTC 2024: ## India to Witness Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on September 18th

**New Delhi, India** – India will witness a penumbral lunar eclipse on September 18th, 2024. The eclipse will begin at 6:12 AM IST and last for approximately 4 hours, ending at 10:17 AM IST.

This is the second lunar eclipse of the year, with the first having occurred on March 25th. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s outer shadow, causing a slight dimming of the Moon’s surface.

According to religious beliefs, the **sutak period**, a time when inauspicious activities are avoided, begins 9 hours prior to the eclipse, starting at 9:12 PM IST on September 17th. The sutak period ends with the conclusion of the eclipse. Pregnant women are advised to take extra precautions during this time.

The eclipse will be visible across various parts of India, with specific timings varying slightly based on location. The exact timings for different cities can be accessed online.

**Key Information:**

* **Date:** September 18th, 2024
* **Start Time:** 6:12 AM IST
* **End Time:** 10:17 AM IST
* **Sutak Start Time:** 9:12 PM IST, September 17th
* **Sutak End Time:** 10:17 AM IST, September 18th
* **Type of Eclipse:** Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

This eclipse is expected to be a celestial spectacle for astronomy enthusiasts, and people across India are gearing up to witness this unique event.

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