Lunar Eclipse 2023: May 5, 2023 will be the first lunar eclipse of the year along with Vaishakh Purnima and Buddha Purnima. It will be a penumbral lunar eclipse. This celestial event occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are not perfectly aligned. It will start at 20:44 IST and will show from India.
Check out this article for all the do’s and don’ts as well as common myths regarding Chandra Grahan 2023.
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do
- Add Tulsi leaves to all cooked foods, as it prevents contamination.
- Pray that the moon will get rid of Rahu.
- Chant the sacred mantra during the eclipse.
- Before and after the eclipse, take a holy water bath to purify your body and spirit.
Do not
- During a lunar eclipse, it is generally advised to stay indoors and not start new projects or activities.
- Pregnant women are strictly forbidden to go out during the lunar eclipse, cut or sew any fabric.
- It is also forbidden to use or carry sharp tools such as scissors or blades, or to use knives.
- According to the belief, people should avoid any meals during the eclipse period.
How to watch live the first Chandra Grahan of the year?
On May 5, 2023, there will be a penumbral lunar eclipse, the first Chandra Grahan of the year. On May 6, the eclipse will begin at 20:44 and end at 1:01 am. Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean and Antarctica will be able to see the lunar eclipse. On May 5, after 8:44 pm, it will appear in India. Lunar eclipses can be viewed directly without harm, unlike solar eclipses. Some YouTube channels will also stream the eclipse live.
Misconception about solar eclipse
MYTH: Overshadowing the blind
Explanation: This radiation emitted by a celestial body during a solar eclipse can make you blind. However, it goes along with the eclipse. Unlike the Sun, the Moon’s rays are not too dangerous and are visible to the naked eye.
Myth: Eclipses are harmful to the human body
Explanation: If a person gets injured or suffers from any kind of wound during a solar eclipse, it is believed that it will last a lifetime or longer than normal. However, the recovery of either will depend on the body cells, not the eclipse.
MYTH: You shouldn’t eat during a solar eclipse
Explanation: According to some folk legends, during a solar eclipse, some dangerous form of radiation is released that will destroy our food or simply turn it into poison. In that case, the food in your pantry or the crops in the field will also be damaged by the same radiation.
MYTH: A solar eclipse is a bad omen
Explanation: According to the Hindu Ved Vyas, a lunar eclipse is when the demon god Rahu holds the Sun and Moon in his mouth. And since he is a ‘demon’ god, the celestial event emits a lot of negative energy.
Solar eclipses are just ordinary celestial phenomena, not a harbinger of good or bad, and they are as common as sunrises, moonrises, and twinkling of the stars.
MYTH: Pregnant women must be careful
Since lunar eclipses are believed to affect the health of the unborn baby and can cause birth defects, pregnant women are generally advised to stay indoors and avoid going out. However, there is no scientific basis for this and it is all just a myth.
MYTH: You have to shower right after Chandra Grahan
Bathing and shampooing immediately after a lunar eclipse helps to reduce the harmful effects of the eclipse. This is another common routine done in eclipse.
According to timeanddate.com, the penumbral lunar eclipse will begin on May 5 at around 8:44 a.m. IST. The eclipse will peak during its largest phase at 10:52 a.m. IST. The penumbral lunar eclipse on May 6 will end around 1 a.m. On October 28, 2023, another lunar eclipse will occur. It will be a partial lunar eclipse visible in parts of Australia, East America, Europe, Africa and Asia, it will be a partial lunar eclipse.
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