Tue Sep 17 10:01:13 UTC 2024: ## India Will Miss Out on Final Lunar Eclipse of 2024

**New Delhi, India:** While the world prepares for the year’s final lunar eclipse on September 18, 2024, skywatchers in India will be disappointed as the event won’t be visible in the country. The penumbral lunar eclipse, which is expected to last for approximately 4 hours and 4 minutes, will be visible in parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, as well as the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.

The eclipse is scheduled to begin at 6:12 AM IST on September 18th and will reach its peak at 8:14 AM.

**Eclipse and its Impact:**

* **Religious Significance:** Lunar eclipses hold significant religious importance in India. Traditionally, a period known as “sutak” begins nine hours before the eclipse, prohibiting auspicious activities and requiring individuals to take precautions, especially pregnant women. While the sutak is not applicable in India this time due to the eclipse’s invisibility, it will be observed in other parts of the world.
* **Astrological Implications:** According to astrology, the eclipse will affect different zodiac signs in varying degrees, with some experiencing positive effects and others facing challenges.

**Key Points:**

* The eclipse is a penumbral lunar eclipse, meaning the Moon will pass through the Earth’s outer shadow, causing a subtle dimming effect.
* Despite the eclipse’s non-visibility in India, some parts of the country may still see the moon in the morning sky.
* The eclipse coincides with the Pitru Paksha period, a time for ancestral worship.

While India won’t be able to witness the celestial event, the eclipse serves as a reminder of the awe-inspiring nature of the universe and its impact on different cultures and beliefs.

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