Chandra Grahan 2025: Full Details About The Lunar Eclipse On March 14

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Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse) on March 14, 2025. Know its timing, visibility, Sutak rules, and how it affects Holi celebrations.

What is a Lunar Eclipse?

A Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) happens when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon. This blocks the sunlight from reaching the Moon, causing it to appear dim or dark. There are three types of lunar eclipses:

Total Lunar Eclipse – The Moon is completely covered by Earth’s dark shadow (umbra). The Moon looks reddish and is called a “Blood Moon.”
Partial Lunar Eclipse – A part of the Moon is covered by Earth’s shadow, making a portion of the Moon look dark.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse – The Moon passes through the outer, lighter shadow of the Earth (penumbra), making it look slightly dim. This type of eclipse is not very noticeable.

The March 14, 2025 lunar eclipse is a penumbral eclipse, which means the Moon will not turn dark but will look slightly dull. This is the first lunar eclipse of 2025.

Chandra Grahan Date and Time in India

Timings (in Indian Standard Time – IST):

Eclipse begins – 9:29 AM
Eclipse reaches maximum – 12:24 PM
Eclipse ends – 3:29 PM
Total duration – Around 6 hours

Since the eclipse will happen in the daytime in India, it will not be visible. However, people in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, and parts of Africa and Asia will be able to see it.

Sutak Period – Will It Be Observed?

In Hindu beliefs, a Sutak period starts before an eclipse. It is considered an inauspicious time, and people avoid eating, praying, or doing religious activities during this period.

Sutak Timings for March 14, 2025 Lunar Eclipse in India:

Sutak begins: Not applicable
Sutak ends: Not applicable

Since this eclipse is not visible in India, the Sutak period does not apply. This means that people can continue their daily activities, prayers, and religious rituals as usual.

Chandra Grahan and Holi 2025 – Will It Affect Celebrations?

The festival of Holi will be celebrated on March 13-14, 2025, the same day as the lunar eclipse. Some people may wonder if the eclipse will affect the festival.

Good News!

Since the eclipse is not visible in India, there are no restrictions on Holi celebrations. People can:

Play with colors 🎨
Prepare festive food 🍛
Enjoy the festival with family and friends 🎉

Holi celebrations can continue as usual without any worries about the eclipse.

Astrological Impact of the Eclipse

According to astrology, this Chandra Grahan will occur in the Leo zodiac sign (Simha Rashi) and in the Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra. Some astrologers believe that people belonging to this zodiac sign or birth star might feel some effects.

Who May Be Affected According to Astrology?

People with Leo (Simha Rashi) as their moon sign
People born under Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Those undergoing major astrological transitions

However, astrology is based on belief, and its effects vary from person to person. If you are concerned, you can consult an astrologer.

Scientific Importance of the Lunar Eclipse

Even though this eclipse is penumbral and not visible in India, it still has scientific significance. Astronomers study lunar eclipses to understand:

The Earth’s atmosphere and its effects on the Moon
The Moon’s surface and temperature changes
How light bends through Earth’s shadow

Scientists and space researchers in countries where the eclipse is visible may conduct observations to gather data.

Precautions and Myths About Chandra Grahan

Many beliefs and myths are associated with lunar eclipses. Some common ones include:

Pregnant women should stay indoors – This is a popular myth, but there is no scientific proof that lunar eclipses harm unborn babies.
Food should not be eaten during the eclipse – Some believe food becomes impure, but modern science does not support this.
Taking a bath after the eclipse is necessary – In some traditions, a bath is taken after an eclipse to remove negative energy, but this is a personal belief.

Scientific Reality:

Lunar eclipses do not affect health in any way.
You can eat and drink during an eclipse without any harm.
There is no need for special precautions for this eclipse as it is not visible in India.

Where Will This Eclipse Be Visible?

The March 14, 2025 lunar eclipse will be visible in:

North America
South America
Europe
Australia
Parts of Asia and Africa

Since India is not on the visibility list, people in India will not see any changes in the Moon.

Can I Watch This Lunar Eclipse in India?

Unfortunately, this eclipse will not be visible in India because it will occur during daylight hours. However, you can watch a live stream of the eclipse on:

NASA’s website
ISRO’s official page
YouTube channels of space research organizations

The March 14, 2025 lunar eclipse will be a penumbral eclipse, meaning only a slight dimming of the Moon will occur. This eclipse will not be visible in India, and there is no need to observe the Sutak period. Since the eclipse coincides with Holi, people in India can celebrate the festival without any restrictions.

For those interested in watching the eclipse, live streams will be available online. While the event has scientific importance, it does not affect daily life in India.