Chandra Grahan 2014, Lunar Eclipse 2014 dates, List of Chandra Grahanam dates in 2014 are given here..
What is Chandra Grahan and how it occurs?
Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse) is a stage of Moons cycle, where the Earth comes between the Moon and the Sun. Read more here on how chandragrahan takes place..
Total Lunar Eclipse on 15 April 2014 (Purna Chandra Grahan) (Khagras Chandragrahan)
The Total lunar eclipse of 15th April 2014 falls on Chaitra Purnima, the Full Moon day in Chaitra Month, as per Hindu calendars.
This is the first Total lunar eclipse in 2 years. The entire Chandra Grahan will be visible in North America and western South America. It is not visible in Europe and Asia.
The total duration of this total lunar eclipse is 78 minutes. As per the Universal Time, the eclipse begins in the late night and ends in the early morning.
Total Lunar Eclipse on 8 October 2014 (Sampurna Chandra Grahan)
(Khagras Chandragrahan – Grasthodaya)
The Total lunar eclipse of 8th October 2014 falls on Sharad Purnima, the Full Moon day in Ashwin Month, as per Hindu calendars.
This total lunar eclipse is visible in United States of America, Canada (North America), Australia, Eastern half of Asia, etc.. In many parts of India, this chandra grahan will be visible.
The total duration of this total lunar eclipse is 59 minutes. As per the Universal Time, the eclipse begins at 9.15 UT and ends at 12.34 UT.
Effects of Lunar Eclipse
Usually, the Lunar Eclipse has been quoted as a bad omen. As per the Hindu astrology or mythology, Moon administrates the personal and domestic issues – the social and psychological behavior. Read more about the effects of Lunar Eclipse here..
Moon Cycle – Effects on Women and Domestic Side
Lunar cycle predominantly impacts women and domestic issues. Only the private issues are affected with Chandra Grahan. Read more about the effects of Lunar Eclipse here..