Today Surya Grahan Date and Time in India 2024
Regarding Lunar Eclipse Data, if the eclipse begins before midnight but extends past midnight, crossing over two different dates on the Gregorian calendar, the selected Eclipse Day will be when the maximum point of the Lunar Eclipse occurs. This means that both the Penumbral Phase and Umbral Phase may commence before midnight, perhaps even on the preceding day.
Moonrise and Moonset times are adjusted for Parallax to provide more accurate timings for observing the Eclipse.
In Hinduism, Lunar Eclipses hold significance only if they are visible to the naked eye. If a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse is not visible, no rituals associated with Chandra Grahan should be performed. Religious activities should be considered only if the Lunar Eclipse is visible during the Umbral Phase. Most Hindu Calendars do not include Penumbral Eclipses.
If a Lunar Eclipse is visible in a nearby city but not in your own, it is advised not to observe it. Precautions recommended during Sutak should be followed only if the Lunar Eclipse is visible in your city. The occurrence of Chandra Grahan is acknowledged even if the Moon is not visible due to cloudy or other adverse weather conditions.
The upcoming eclipse on April 8, 2024, is projected to be a Total Solar Eclipse with a magnitude of 1.02, indicating that during the moment of greatest eclipse, the Sun will be completely obscured by the Moon’s shadow. The longest duration of totality is expected to last 4 minutes and 28 seconds. This event precedes the Chaitra Navratri in Hindu tradition, considered auspicious according to astrology. Scheduled to commence at 9:12 PM on April 8, 2024, Indian Standard Time, the eclipse will persist until 2:22 AM on April 9, 2024.
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Surya Grahan 2024 Overview
| Topic | Surya Grahan |
| Also Known as | Solar Eclipse |
| Year | 2024 |
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Surya Grahan Dates in March 2024
| Day & Date | Start & End Time |
| 25.3.2024 (Monday) | 10.24 AM |
| 26.3.2024 (Tuesday) | 03.01 PM |
Surya Grahan Dates in April 2024
| Day & Date | Start & End Time |
| 8.4.2024 (Monday) | 09.12 PM |
| 9.4.2024 (Tuesday) | 02.22 AM |
Surya Grahan Dates in September 2024
| Day & Date | Start & End Time |
| 18.9.2024 (Wednesday) | 09.12 PM |
| 19.9.2024 (Thursday) | 02.22 AM |