Chandra Grahan 2022: During a total lunar eclipse, the moon does not receive sunlight.
New Delhi:
On the night of Sunday (May 15) and Monday (May 16), the world will experience the first of two lunar eclipses expected this year. A total lunar eclipse refers to a phenomenon in which the Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon. As a result, the moon does not receive sunlight and experiences darkness.
During a total lunar eclipse, the entire moon is present in the gloom, the darkest part of the earth’s shadow. For years, eclipses, both solar and lunar, have been associated with myths and precautions that have no scientific support.
Here are some of the myths associated with lunar eclipses:
1) Avoid eating during the eclipse: There is no scientific explanation for why some cultures believe in abstaining from food. You can eat during an eclipse without fear, like any other day of the year. So, if you are hungry, you can safely take a snack.
2) Avoid bathing: Some believe that bathing during an eclipse can have adverse effects on your health. Again, there is no scientific evidence of bathing-related harm during an eclipse.
3) Avoid sleeping: After eating and bathing, sleeping is another activity that some cultures advise not to allow during a lunar eclipse. Given that eclipses occur at different times in different parts of the world, it is safe to say that your sleep cycle is unlikely to be affected by celestial phenomena.
4) Wound healing slows down during an eclipse: Some cultures believe that if you injure yourself during an eclipse, it takes a long time for the wound to heal. According to science, there is no evidence between the moon and your body’s ability to heal a wound. However, be careful not to injure yourself at any time of the year.
5) You should not look at the moon: Unlike a solar eclipse, there is no evidence of a lunar eclipse affecting the eyes. According to NASA, “you don’t need special equipment to observe a lunar eclipse, although binoculars or a telescope will improve the view and the red color.”
6) Lunar eclipse is harmful to pregnant women: There is no risk of pregnant women being associated with lunar eclipses. In addition, no health precautions are related to the lunar eclipse.
The second lunar eclipse of the year will occur on November 8, 2022.
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