The first lunar eclipse of the year takes place Monday as the moon sets. Here in Anchorage it should become visible just after 3:30 a.m. It won't be a super-dark eclipse because the moon is passing through only the outer portion of the earth's shadow, so look for slight darkening along the top half of the moon.The eclipse should last several hours.A lunar eclipse was visible in the western United States this morning, and was the first of four lunar eclipses of 2009. The February full moon was known as the 'snow moon' by the eastern Indian tribes."
If you miss it, other lunar eclipses will follow in July, August and December. As the country is witnessing it's first lunar eclipse of the year, the astrologists believe that it will directly or indirectly affect our life.
Since food prepared during this period is not supposed to be consumed at any time, Hindus generally observe a fast. The water, clothes, food grains, etc., are sprinkled with the sacred tulasi leaves. People take a bath as soon as the eclipse begins and also perform rituals like tarpana, sraddha, homa, prarthana and give donations. After the eclipse is over, one is suppose to take a bath once again.
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