The second and last lunar eclipse of the year is going to happen tomorrow i.e. on 18th September. This lunar eclipse is happening on Bhadrapada Purnima Tithi. Along with this, this eclipse will happen on the first day of Pitru Paksha. Its amazing view will be seen in the sky. The first lunar eclipse of the year happened on 24th March. This time's lunar eclipse is very special. The reason for this is that this lunar eclipse is happening in Pitru Paksha. This lunar eclipse will not be visible in India. Hence its Sutak Kaal will not be valid. Lunar eclipse is an astronomical event.

The last lunar eclipse of this year will take place on September 18 at 6:12 am. It will end at 10:17 am. The time of maximum lunar eclipse is 8:14 am. This lunar eclipse will last for 4 hours and 5 minutes. After this it will end.

Last Lunar Eclipse 2024 Sutak Kaal

The Sutak period of this lunar eclipse will not be valid. The reason for this is that this last lunar eclipse will not be visible in India. However, the Sutak period of lunar eclipse starts 9 hours before the eclipse time. No auspicious work, worship, bathing, eating, sleeping etc. is done during the Sutak period. Pregnant women have to be especially careful in this. This lunar eclipse can be seen in South America, West Africa and West Europe. Apart from this, it can be seen in some places of Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Antarctica. Let us tell you that a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, due to which a shadow falls on the surface of the Moon.

Types of lunar eclipses

There are three types of lunar eclipses. It depends on which line the Sun, Earth and Moon are in at the time of the event.

Total Lunar Eclipse

When the shadow of the earth falls on the entire surface of the moon, this condition is called total lunar eclipse. In such a situation, the moon appears red or pink in color. The spots on the moon are clearly visible when viewed from the earth.

Partial Lunar Eclipse

During a partial lunar eclipse, only a portion of the Moon enters Earth's shadow. It appears as if it is cutting through the surface of the Moon. Earth's shadow appears black on the part of the Moon facing Earth.

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

The shadow or light outer part of the earth falls on the surface of the moon. This type of eclipse is not like the other two eclipses. It is a little difficult to see it. In a penumbral eclipse, no part of the moon is affected. Therefore, it is not kept in the category of eclipse.