On Sunday–Monday night (Bhadra Shukla Purnima, September 7–8), a total lunar eclipse will occur. According to Prof. Shreekrishna Adhikari, Chairperson of the Nepal Panchang Nirnayak Development Committee, the eclipse will begin at 10:11 PM (touch), reach totality at 11:15 PM, peak at 11:56 PM, start exiting at 12:38 AM, and end at 1:41 AM.
The total eclipse will last 1 hour and 23 minutes, while the entire eclipse duration will be 3 hours and 30 minutes. The phenomenon will be visible from start to finish in Nepal, India, and many parts of Asia.
Astrological Effects by Zodiac
According to astrology, the eclipse will have different effects on zodiac signs:
- Aries (Mesha): Gain
- Taurus (Vrishabha): Comfort
- Gemini (Mithuna): Loss of honor
- Cancer (Karka): Trouble
- Leo (Simha): Suffering related to women
- Virgo (Kanya): Happiness and comfort
- Libra (Tula): Anxiety
- Scorpio (Vrischika): Pain
- Sagittarius (Dhanu): Prosperity
- Capricorn (Makara): Loss
- Aquarius (Kumbha): Harm
- Pisces (Meena): Expenses
Who Should/Should Not Watch?
Astrologers suggest that people of Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces signs should avoid watching the eclipse. Those with Aries, Taurus, Virgo, and Sagittarius signs may watch it.
Especially, individuals born under Shatabhisha and Purvabhadrapada Nakshatras, as well as those with Aquarius (Kumbha) sign, are believed to face extra difficulties from this eclipse.
Astrologers advise following spiritual and astrological precautions during the eclipse. Those wishing to observe it should do so safely and responsibly.
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