Solar Eclipse 2022: Know The Date, Time & Sutak Period

The solar eclipse is considered to be an astronomical event but it is also relevant to astrology. There are two types of eclipses, a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse. The solar eclipse occurs on the new moon day and the lunar eclipse occurs on the full moon day.

It is said that this solar eclipse on the new moon day also affects some zodiac signs. There are mainly two solar eclipses this year, one of which was on April 30, 2022, and the other is going to take place on October 25, 2022, which is today.

This solar eclipse is considered to be more important as it is occuring a day after Diwali. Read on to know about the date and time of the second solar eclipse of the year and the things related to the Sutak period.

Date & Time Of 2022’s Second Solar Eclipse

• The second solar eclipse of the year starts on October 25, from 04:29:10
• The second solar eclipse of the year ends on October 25, till 05:42:01

Although the solar eclipse will not be visible in India, its effects will still be seen for some time.

Parts Of The World Will The Second Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible

The second solar eclipse of the year will be visible mainly in the Southwestern part of Asia, Europe, the north-eastern part of the continent of Africa and the Atlantic.

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Sutak Period

According to astrology, the Sutak period (an inauspicious time) starts about 12 hours before the start of the solar eclipse and during this time, the doors of the temples should be closed and no work like worship should be performed. However, it is a partial solar eclipse in India, therefore, the Sutak period will not take place. This is because the Sutak period is valid only where there is a total solar eclipse.

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What Not To Do During Solar Eclipse

• According to astrology, food should not be eaten during the solar eclipse.
• Nothing should be cut or sewn during this time.
• It is believed that pregnant women should not use knives during this time.

However, the above three are merely superstitious beliefs. The only one you should be following is this one: do not look at the sun with naked eyes as it can damage your retinas.

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