The second and last lunar eclipse of the year 2024 will take place on 18 September 2024, which will fall on the day of Bhadrapada Purnima. This day will also be the first Shradh of Pitru Paksha. This day is important due to both eclipse and Shradh, but from the religious point of view, eclipse is not considered auspicious, so special precautions need to be taken.

Lunar Eclipse 2024: Date and Time
Date: September 18, 2024 (Wednesday)
Start Time: 06:11 am (IST)
End Time: 10:17 am
This will be a partial lunar eclipse, but it will not be visible in India.
Effect of Lunar Eclipse in India and Sutak Kaal
Since this eclipse will not be visible in India, the Sutak Kaal will not be valid here. Sutak Kaal is the time during which religious activities are prohibited, but this time it will not happen as the eclipse will be invisible in India.
However, the eclipse will be visible in many other countries like Europe, Australia, Africa, North and West America.

What tasks should be avoided during eclipse?
According to astrology, the effect of Rahu-Ketu increases during the eclipse, which makes it inauspicious. The following tasks should be avoided during the eclipse:

Don't do religious activities: Avoid doing Puja, Paath or touching the idol of God during eclipse.
Don't touch Tulsi: Avoid doing Tulsi Puja or touching Tulsi plant.
Don't eat: Food should not be eaten during eclipse.
Avoid sleeping and going out: Avoid sleeping and going out during eclipse.
Special precautions for pregnant women
Pregnant women should take special care during eclipse. During this time:

Do not use sharp objects. Do
not go alone to deserted places.
Importance of Shradh and Tarpan of ancestors
The first Shradh of Pitru Paksha will also be performed on the day of eclipse, which is done for the peace of the soul of ancestors. If you want to perform Pinddaan, Tarpan or Shradh, then do these tasks only after the eclipse is over.

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