Tag: Lunar Eclipse

Fast or Feast during Eclipse: Rationalists’ gluttony foolhardy, exhibits crude irrationality
Fast or Feast during Eclipse: Rationalists’ gluttony foolhardy, exhibits crude irrationality

The self-styled rationalists seem to behave most irrational when they resort to public display of gluttony when the need of the hour is to abstain from food.

  • Thursday, 03 November 2022
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Lunar Eclipse: Puri Srimandir Rituals, Food Abstinence Timings Revised

The SJTA has revised Puri Srimandir rituals and timings of food abstinence for people on the lunar eclipse day.This lunar eclipse coincides with Kartik Purnima, November 8.

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  • Wednesday, 02 November 2022
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SJTA revises Srimandir rituals, food abstinence timings on lunar eclipse; check details

Since Kartik Purnima will also be celebrated on the day, scholars and astrologers were advised to reschedule all the rituals and offerings of different prasads.

  • Tuesday, 01 November 2022
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Biryani And Eclipse

On solar eclipse day, rationalists in Bhubaneswar embarked on a very public Biryani feast, and consequently, the social media discourse quickly devolved into an abuse fest.

  • Thursday, 27 October 2022
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Why Lunar Eclipse Moon May Appear Red On Friday

NASA said this partial eclipse is ultra-long because the moon is almost at the farthest part from the Earth in its orbit (known as apogee), which means the moon is moving a bit slower through the shadow of Earth.

  • Friday, 19 November 2021
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Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse In 580 Years On Nov 19, To Be Visible From India

The maximum partial eclipse will be visible at 2.34 pm as 97 per cent of the moon will be covered by the Earth's shadow.

  • Saturday, 13 November 2021
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First partial solar eclipse of 2019 tomorrow

Bhubaneswar: The first solar eclipse of 2019 will take place on January 7. It will be a partial solar eclipse and the phenomenon will start from 5 am and will continue till 8:18 am tomorrow, informed Director of Pathani Samanta Planetarium Dr. Subhendu Pattnaik. Though this partial solar eclipse will not be visible in India […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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Blood Moon: Longest lunar eclipse of the century to take place tonight

Bhubaneswar: The longest lunar eclipse of the century will take place today which scientists have termed as the ‘blood moon’ that will be visible to the human naked eye in a reddish colour. The lunar eclipse will not only be visible to the residents of Odisha but across the world. Ahead of the mega event, […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
Special rituals at Puri Srimandir ahead of lunar eclipse today

Puri: Special rituals await the Holy Trinity at the Puri Srimandir ahead of the total lunar eclipse today. The eclipse has also led to changes in timings of the routine rituals at the 12th century temple . While the gates were opened at 5:00 am, Mangal aarti was done at 5:40 am. After Mailama, Tadapalagi […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Century’s Longest Total Lunar Eclipse on July 27-28

Bhubaneswar: A total lunar eclipse will occur on July 27-28, 2018 with a totality duration of 1 hour 43 minutes. The duration makes it the longest total lunar eclipse of this century (2001 AD to 2100 AD). On July 27, the red planet Mars, will also be at opposition, meaning that the Sun and Mars […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Sky gazers excited for century’s longest Lunar Eclipse on July 27

Bhubaneswar: Come July 27, sky gazers will get to chance to witness a rare celestial phenomenon including the longest Lunar Eclipse of the century. Scientists have termed the ‘blood moon’ as the longest lunar eclipse to take place in a century when the moon will be visible to the human naked eye in a reddish […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
Partial Lunar Eclipse tonight

Bhubaneswar: People residing in Odisha and almost the entire Indian subcontinent will get a chance to witness another celestial phenomenon when a partial lunar eclipse, the first visible eclipse this year happens tonight. Earlier in February 10, a penumbral lunar eclipse had occurred but was not visible. Entire Asia, Australia along with most parts of […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
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Blood Moon to appear tonight during longest total lunar eclipse

New Delhi: If you missed the trilogy of supermoons earlier this year, the Lunar eclipse — the longest of the 21st century — set to occur on Friday, will offer you a rare celestial treat. The celestial spectacle, which would be seen in its entirety from all parts of India, last for 1 hour 43 […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
Rains, overcast sky mar lunar eclipse viewing

New Delhi: Heavy rains and overcast sky prevented Delhiites from viewing the lunar eclipse today. Several parts of the national capital experienced heavy rains and cloudy sky. The Nehru Planetarium here had decided to set up telescopes to help visitors observe the moon before the eclipse and the partial phases of the eclipse at the […]

  • Monday, 28 June 2021
Super Blood Moon On May 26
Super Blood Moon To Be A Treat For Skygazers On May 26 Evening

On May 26 evening, a rare celestial event will unfold its mesmerising act when a Super Blood Moon will be seen in the eastern sky, just after a total lunar eclipse. The most interesting part of this super lunar phenomenon is that three major events will be taking place all at once, namely 'Supermoon', 'Red Blood Moon' and a Lunar Eclipse

  • Sunday, 23 May 2021
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