This year the Annual Solar Eclipse is forming on October 14th, 2023.
Solar eclipse formation:
The moon revolves around the Earth and Earth revolves around the Sun. While revolving in their orbits at times Moons come in between the Earth and the Sun, hence, partially or fully covering the Sun, thus preventing the sun's rays from reaching the Earth. This happens on a New Moon night (Amavasya).
Annual Solar eclipse:
This type of Solar eclipse is formed when the Moon covers the Sun partially, only in its middle region. Thus, creating a ring-like disc known as the “Ring of Fire” which is also known as the Annual Solar eclipse.
The October Solar eclipse will form in Kanya Rashi at 27 degrees in Chitra Nakshatra. The ring of fire formed by the Sun around the Moon is visible along Oregon, Texas in the USA, the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil. Few cities in the USA will have a partial Solar eclipse.
Eclipse begins at 16:10 UTC 9:10 PST (USA)
Maxium eclipse at 17:59 UTC 10:59 PST (USA)
End of the eclipse at 19:49 UTC 12:49 PST(USA)
The Dos and Don’ts of the eclipse need to be followed only when the eclipse is visible at your place of residence. Do’s and Don’ts during the eclipse are:
Do’s
- Place Dharbha grass(Kusa) on the food items like pickles etc., so that they can be used again.
- Take head baths during starting of the eclipse, the peak of the eclipse and again after the eclipse.
- Do mantra japa, especially those with the same nakshatra as of eclipse nakshatra (Chitra nakshatra)
Don’ts
- Do not consume any type of food item during the eclipse. Scientifically, during this eclipse period, the rays emitted are unhealthy which may cause indigestion hence it is advised not to consume food.
- Avoid starting any new projects and financial transactions.
- Avoid using sharp objects
- Pregnant Women are advised not to go out or directly see the eclipse, as it may affect their unborn child or chances of miscarriage is more.
Overall effect of Solar eclipse :
The effect of a solar eclipse can be felt for three months or maximum till the next solar eclipse. The following can be seen from after this solar eclipse:
- Natural disasters like earthquakes or volcano eruptions may occur in any of the solar eclipse visible places.
- Communication, in general, will be affected. One needs to be careful in all written and verbal communication. Moreso, if one is in public-related works, media, theatre, and politics.
- Miscommunication from the media will cause a lot of restlessness among people.
- Infectious diseases will be more rampant.
- There may be a slight dearth of food products, especially agricultural products.
- The stock market will be volatile and may see a slight dip.
