Solar Eclipses or Surya grahan of 2020

An solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes ahead of the sun, blocking it out partially or completely. The eclipse leads to parts of the world being covered within the shadow of the moon.

Before we get into the small print of an eclipse, it's worth noting that we are within the exact point in history that permits for solar eclipses happen. Millions of years ago, the moon was much closer to the world and, therefore, appeared large within the sky. Since its formation, the moon has gradually been moving faraway from Earth. Eventually the moon is going to be much farther faraway from Earth and can appear smaller. For this brief time, the moon is simply the proper distance away in order that it appears to be an equivalent size because the sun. It's this phenomenon that gives us with the sweetness of solar eclipses.

Types of Solar Eclipses or Surya grahan

There are 4 different types of solar eclipses. How much of the Sun's disk is eclipsed, the eclipse magnitude, depends on which a part of the Moon's shadow falls on Earth.

1. Partial solar eclipses occur when the Moon only partially obscures the Sun's disk and casts only its penumbra on Earth.

2. Annular solar eclipses take place when the Moon's disk is not big enough to cover the entire disk of the Sun, and the Sun's outer edges remain visible to form a ring of fire in the sky. A solar eclipse of the Sun takes place when the Moon is near apogee, and therefore the Moon's antumbra falls on Earth.

3. Total solar eclipses happen when the Moon completely covers the Sun, and it can only take place when the Moon is near perigee, the point of the Moon's orbit closest to Earth. You can only see a complete eclipse if you're within the path where the Moon's casts its darkest shadow, the umbra.

4. Hybrid Solar Eclipses, also known as annular-total eclipses, are the rarest type. They occur when an equivalent eclipse changes from an annular to a complete eclipse, and/or the other way around, along the eclipse's path.

First solar eclipse or Surya grahan of the year on June 21, 2020

June 21, 2020 Solar Eclipse: On the morning of June 21, it will be from 9.15 am to 15:00 in the afternoon as per IST, it will be a circular eclipse. This eclipse will have the highest impact at 12:10 pm. It can be seen in South East Europe, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Africa and major parts of North America and South America including India.

This eclipse will be seen in India. Therefore, it will have a big impact. As per Indian astronomy according to Pandit Ganesh Mishra, the astrologer of Kashi, due to its appearance in the country, the eclipse of this eclipse will be considered. The
inauspicious effect of this solar eclipse will be on the 8 zodiac signs and people with 4 zodiac signs will be saved from the bad effects of the eclipse.

Eclipse and Sutak time

The eclipse period will last from 10:31 am to 2:04 pm. Whose thread will start at 10:20 pm on 20 June. During sutak period, no one should eat food except child, old man and patient. During this time, Tulsi Dal or Kusha should be kept in the food items. Pregnant women should be especially careful. During the eclipse period, one should not sleep and eat. Cutting vegetables, fruits, etc. with knives, knives, is also prohibited.

Fruit of eclipse

Eclipse will not have inauspicious effects on Aries, Leo, Virgo and Capricorn. While people with Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aquarius and Pisces have to be careful. People of Scorpio will have to take special care in this. This eclipse has become even more effective on Sunday with the eclipse of the kankan shape. Bathing, donating and chanting mantras during this solar eclipse will be particularly fruitful.

No auspicious work is done in Sutak period. According to the scriptures, it is forbidden to touch the pooja text and idols of deities during the Sutak period. It is not considered good to start any auspicious work during this period.

In order to avoid the inauspicious effects of solar eclipse, people with the affected zodiac should chant or hear Mahamrityunjaya Mantra during the eclipse period. Also donate food grains to the needy people. Eating Tulsi, which was kept before the eclipse, does not have an inauspicious effect during eating.


Some basic facts check during eclipse

Although in the edge of science and available information on various sources still some myth have place among the common people, let explore some of them.  

Solar eclipse can be dangerous ??

This is because the sun simply outputs more power than our eye is meant to handle, and exposing our eye thereto quite power can damage the retina. And during a nutshell, solar eclipses are dangerous because the sun can begin from behind the moon and "surprise you" before you've got an opportunity to seem away.

Can we eat during solar eclipse?

It is advised that one shouldn't eat any food or drink water during the eclipse . One should not travel during the solar eclipse. Commencing any auspicious task must be avoided

Can we sleep during solar eclipse?

There is a myth that says that sleeping during a solar eclipse is strictly prohibited. Solar Eclipse causes daytime darkness, hence according to a study, the darkness has an effect on the sleep pattern.

What happens if we go out during solar eclipse?

Exposing your eyes to the sun without proper eye protection during a eclipse can cause “eclipse blindness” or retinal burns, also referred to as solar retinopathy. This exposure to the sunshine can cause damage or maybe destroy cells within the retina (the back of the eye) that transmit what you see to the brain.

What should I do during solar eclipse?

According to the scriptures after the salvation period of eclipse is over people should take bath and wearclean clothes. After this memorial work and charity is additionally done. No Moon day is specially for ancestors, so, work is completed with regard of their peace attainment.

How can I safely view a solar eclipse?

Project the Sun

Never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection. You can seriously hurt your eyes and even go blind. Projecting the Sun through a box projector, or projecting using binoculars or telescope, or just 2 pieces of card may be a safe and straightforward thanks to view a eclipse .

Can we eat during solar eclipse?

It is believed that the rays of eclipse can affect cooked food, which when consumed during the eclipse period may cause indigestion and indigestion also . A few researchers have accepted the very fact that eating during the eclipse period causes indigestion.

Can a pregnant lady sleep during solar eclipse?

Firstly, please be informed that there's no scientific evidence suggesting that pregnant women should not sleep during a lunar or solar eclipse as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Covering the windows with thick curtains or newspaper so that no rays of the eclipse can enter your home.


Overall, the occasion of a complete eclipse allows scientists a singular opportunity to watch things about and round the sun that we normally can't see due to , well, sunlight.

However, at this time the whole world is battling the corona virus. It is now believed that after the solar eclipse, the outbreak of Corona virus in the country will reduce somewhat.