Eclipse of the sun and moon. Why do solar and lunar eclipses happen?

Solar and lunar eclipses are the most interesting phenomena of nature, familiar to man since ancient times. They are relatively frequent, but are not visible from all areas of the earth's surface and therefore seem rare to many.

Solar eclipses occur on new moons, when the Moon, revolving around the Earth, is between the Earth and the Sun and completely or partially obscures it. The Moon is located closer to the Earth than the Sun, almost 400 times, and at the same time, its diameter is also less than the diameter of the Sun by about 400 times. Therefore, the apparent sizes of the Moon and the Sun are almost the same, and the Moon can cover the Sun.

It would seem that solar eclipses should occur every 29.53 days, that is, every new moon (see Phases of the Moon and planets). Actually it is not.

The moon moves around the Earth from west to east, and its apparent path in the sky intersects at an angle of 5 ° with the ecliptic - the apparent path along which the apparent annual movement of the Sun against the background of stars occurs due to the revolution of the Earth around it. The points of intersection of the lunar path with the ecliptic are called the lunar nodes and are separated by 180 ° from each other. The lunar nodes are constantly shifting along the ecliptic to the west (that is, towards the movement of the moon) by 19.3 ° per year, or 1.5 ° per month. Therefore, the Moon alternately passes the lunar nodes (that is, crosses the ecliptic) every 13.6 days and in the middle of these time intervals it moves away from the ecliptic by 5 °. When new moons occur far from the lunar nodes, the Moon does not cover the Sun (Fig. 1, new moons 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14). But approximately every six months, new moons occur near the lunar nodes, and then solar eclipses occur (Fig. 1, new moons 3, 4, 5, 10, I, 12).

The spherical Moon is illuminated by the Sun, and since the linear diameter of the Moon is almost 400 times smaller than the solar diameter, the lunar shadow has the shape of a converging round cone and is surrounded by a divergent penumbra cone (Fig. 2). When the new moon occurs at a distance of no more than 11 ° from the lunar node, the lunar shadow and penumbra fall on the Earth in the form of oval spots, which run along the earth's surface from west to east at high speed - about 1 km / s. In areas of the earth's surface that are in the lunar shadow (A in Fig. 2), a total solar eclipse is visible, that is, the Sun is completely covered by the Moon. In areas covered with penumbra (B, C in Fig. 2), a partial solar eclipse occurs: from the southern zone C of the penumbra, the closed northern (upper) part of the solar disk is visible, and from the northern zone C - its southern (lower) part. Outside the lunar penumbra, an eclipse does not occur at all. Thus, a solar eclipse is not visible on the entire surface of the Earth, but only where the shadow and penumbra of the Moon runs through.

The path of the moon's shadow across the earth's surface is called the band of a total solar eclipse. The width of this band and the duration of a total solar eclipse depend on the mutual distances of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during the eclipse. Most often, its width is from 40 to 100 km, and the duration of the total eclipse phase is 2-3 minutes. The greatest possible width of the band of a total eclipse does not exceed 270 km, the duration of a total eclipse reaches 7 min 31 s. But such eclipses are extremely rare.

If during a solar eclipse the Moon is at the greatest distance from the Earth, then the lunar disk will be slightly smaller than the sun, and the lunar shadow does not reach the Earth. Around the dark Moon, a bright ring of the uncovered surface of the Sun is visible, i.e., an annular solar eclipse will occur (Fig. 3, / 4), which can last up to 12 minutes.

On either side of the band of a total or annular eclipse, sometimes up to a distance of almost 3500 km, only a partial eclipse (B and C) is visible.

Total and annular solar eclipses begin with partial phases. The eclipse can only be observed through a dark filter (dark glass). Through the dark glass, you can clearly see how the Moon gradually obscures the Sun from its right edge. When the Moon completely closes the Sun, i.e. only during a total eclipse, twilight sets in, bright stars and planets appear in the darkened sky, and around the eclipsed Sun you can see a beautiful radiant pearl-colored radiance - the solar corona. At the end of a total (or annular) eclipse, decreasing partial phases follow.

When the new moons occur at a distance of 11 to 17 degrees from the lunar node, the lunar shadow passes by the Earth, and only the lunar penumbra falls on the earth's surface, and then only a partial eclipse occurs in the areas covered by it. At new moons, which occur at a distance of more than 18 ° from the lunar nodes, the shadow and penumbra of the Moon pass by the Earth and solar eclipses do not occur at all.

Since the new moons near the lunar nodes occur in about half a year (177-178 days), there are always two solar eclipses of a different type every year. Much less often, two new moons in a row, separated by a time interval of one month, can occur on both sides of the same lunar node, and then two partial eclipses will occur at each node. During the year there will be four, and in exceptional cases even five. Such an incident occurred in 1935 and will not happen again until 2206.

Most often, there are 2-3 solar eclipses per year, and one of them, as a rule, is total or annular. But since in different years the lunar shadow runs over different regions of the earth's surface, in each such region total or annular solar eclipses occur very rarely. So, in the vicinity of Moscow, a total solar eclipse was on August 19, 1887, and the next one will occur only on October 16, 2126. Partial solar eclipses are observed on average in each locality every 2-3 years.

Lunar eclipses occur when the Moon enters the Earth's shadow, which also has the shape of a round cone and is surrounded by penumbra (Fig. 4). Since the earth's shadow is directed in the direction opposite to the Sun, the Moon can pass through it only on full moons, when they come near one of the lunar nodes. If the full moon occurs at a distance of no more than 5 ° from the node, then the moon is completely immersed in the earth's shadow, and a total lunar eclipse occurs. If the full moon occurs at a distance of 5 to 11 ° from the node, then the lunar eclipse is partial, that is, the moon does not completely sink into the earth's shadow. With full moons occurring further than 11 ° from the lunar node, the Moon does not fall into the earth's shadow, but can pass through the earth's penumbra. In this case, there will be practically no weakening of the moonlight, and such an eclipse will not be noticed.

The moon gradually sinks into the earth's shadow with its left edge. During a total eclipse, the color of the moon becomes brown or dark red, since the sunlight, refracted in the earth's atmosphere, still weakly illuminates the moon with predominantly red rays, since they are least scattered and weakened by the earth's atmosphere. A total lunar eclipse can last up to 1.8 hours, and together with the previous and subsequent partial phases, up to 3.8 hours.

As a rule, every year there are 1 - 2 lunar eclipses, but there are years when there are no eclipses at all. Lunar eclipses are visible from the entire night hemisphere of the Earth, where at this time the Moon is above the horizon. For this reason, in each locality they are observed more often than solar ones, although they occur 1.5 times less often.

Back in the VI century. BC e. astronomers have found that after 6585 1/3 days, which is 18 years 11 1/3 days (or 10 1/3 days, if there were 5 leap years in this period), all eclipses repeat in the same sequence. This period of repetition of eclipses is called saros and allows you to pre-determine the days of upcoming eclipses for many years to come. During one saros there are 43 solar eclipses and 28 lunar eclipses. By adding 18 years 11 1/3 (or 10 1/3 days) to the dates of eclipses observed during one saros, we can determine the occurrence of eclipses in the future. So, the eclipse of the Sun, which took place on February 25, 1952, was repeated on March 7, 1970, then it will be observed on March 18, 1988, etc. Based on the saros, it is possible to predict the day of the eclipse, but without an exact indication of the place of visibility and the moment offensive. At present, the onset of eclipses is calculated with great accuracy on the basis of the theory of the motion of the moon.

There will be three solar eclipses in 2018 - February 15 (partial), July 13 (partial) and August 11 (partial). Two of them are accompanied by total lunar eclipses (January 31, 2018 and July 27, 2018).

All these eclipses belong to different series of saros, so each of them has its own characteristics.

Solar eclipse February 15, 2018

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This eclipse belongs to a relatively young and kind family, which is related to the generation of new ideas, working with information, developing contacts, scientific thinking. Thus, this eclipse can be called informational, “innovative”.

This eclipse will operate for about four years, during which the named effects will manifest themselves in society and the lives of individuals - you and me.

In addition, this eclipse can "stimulate" interest in forgotten, abandoned or shelved ideas or projects of various scales - from researching one's own genealogy at the individual level, to studying remote areas like Antarctica on a planetary scale or resuming programs for studying the planets of the solar system (for example, to revive missions to the moon).

Solar eclipse February 15, 2018 will affect people whose horoscopes have planets in the signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio. Usually eclipses bring complications and troubles, and if this eclipse “turns on” in your birth chart, most likely the changes that will manifest in life will affect business and personal relationships, professional fulfillment and, possibly, health. Specific events depend on the specific birth horoscope, but in any case, changes, even if they begin suddenly, can be prepared, since the eclipse has been in effect for quite a long time.

Solar eclipse July 13, 2018

Image: NASA website

This eclipse belongs to a rather complex family, which fits the saying “There would be no happiness, but misfortune helped”: when the eclipse of this series of saros is activated, there are complications in relationships up to the breaking of ties, including at the global level, but the updates that take place at the same time benefit all participants.

One of the dangers associated with this eclipse is to correlate the importance of the object of the conflict with the scope of the means to resolve it. In other words: how important it is for each of the parties to get what they want or maintain good relations, the ways of behavior in a conflict, disputable or simply tense situation depend.

The effects of this eclipse last for about 2.5 years, and throughout this period it is important to remember that there are different ways to resolve conflicts of interest. This eclipse will be visible in the south of Australia, where the aggravation of contradictions at various levels and the intensification of natural disasters are possible.

Individually, this eclipse will be especially active in the lives of those whose birth charts contain planets in the signs of Cancer, Libra, Capricorn and Aries. When the eclipse is “switched on”, the general conflict may increase, but this is a partial eclipse, and its effects may turn out to be mild - much depends on the individual birth chart. If the eclipse does not affect the birth chart in any way, its effects will not appear.

Solar eclipse August 11, 2018

Image: NASA website

This is a complex and not very simple eclipse: it belongs to a family that brings serious changes in the course of life through a global change or even the destruction of the usual conditions of existence. After the confusion about the sudden change of plans subsides, something new can be created.

This eclipse will be visible in the north of Europe and in northeast Asia - in these regions, this solar eclipse effect will be most pronounced. This eclipse retains its “action” for about 2.5 years.

On an individual level, it can affect those who have planets in Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, or Taurus in their birth chart. In the absence of contacts of the eclipse with the horoscope, the effects associated with it will not manifest themselves in life.

The dragon that swallowed the sun

Since ancient times, people have paid attention to the eclipses of the Sun and Moon. A grandiose sight, when the luminary disappears in the sky, is impossible to forget! The former awe and fear is exploited today in Hollywood films, the plot of which is associated with the birth of monsters or the fulfillment of curses during a solar or lunar eclipse. However, there are also less gloomy tales about eclipses, in which, on the contrary, someone's salvation takes place.

Is not it eclipses are scary and dangerous? Or vice versa - eclipses bring happiness and good luck? There is no smoke without fire, and if you understand the symbolic language of astrology, you can figure out what solar eclipses bring us.

Eclipses of the Sun occur when the Moon appears in the same plane between it and the Earth and closes the daylight from us; it happens on the new moon. Lunar eclipses can be observed when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, and our companion "hides" in the earth's shadow; Lunar eclipses happen on a full moon.

The planes of rotation of the Earth around the Sun and the Moon around the Earth are at an angle to each other. The conditional intersection points of the lunar and earth orbits around the Sun are called the Lunar Nodes: the North Node, after passing which the Moon moves north of the ecliptic, and the South Node, in which the Moon “dives” under the ecliptic. These nodes are also called the Head and Tail of the Dragon - the one that, according to one of the legends, swallows the Moon and the Sun. For this reason, eclipses do not occur every month at new moon and full moon, but only when the Moon and Sun are near the Nodes.

Astrological meaning and meaning of eclipses

In ancient times, people were afraid of eclipses, because in such grandiose phenomena, although infrequent, they saw the struggle of evil and good forces intending to extinguish the Sun, steal or kill the Moon (due to the shadow from the Earth, the Moon became a reddish color, similar to blood) . Various traditions were credited with observing complete silence during eclipses or performing magical rituals to help the forces of light in their struggle. Now the nature of eclipses is clear, and knowing the language of astrology, one can understand the meaning of messages sent by eclipses.

In astrology The sun symbolizes self-expression and creativity, will and authority, the vitality of man. Moon associated with nutrition and safety, emotions, habits and generally reflects the style of perception and existence. Being near the points of intersection of their orbits, both luminaries change our life program. “Adjustments in the program” happen every month at the new moon, but during eclipses these influences are noticeably intensified.

Solar eclipses occur during new moons, the horoscopes of which are usually used to make general forecasts for the month. But during eclipses, such a map of the new moon lasts longer.

Lunar eclipses are a “by-product” of solar eclipses: they always occur two weeks earlier or later than solar eclipses (there are both options), but the lunar eclipse following the solar eclipse reflects the phase of maximum implementation of events “programmed” by the new moon.

Each eclipse has its own “character”

How and in what direction changes occur is a special question. Each eclipse is unique in itself. And at the same time, all eclipses are members of specific families - saros series ("saros" means "repetition"). Each series begins with a tiny eclipse at the North or South Pole and moves towards the opposite pole. All eclipses of one series repeat approximately every 18 years.

Born at a certain moment each eclipse family has its own horoscope through which the character of the rest of the family is revealed. In turn, these horoscopes, to a greater or lesser extent, can interact with the horoscopes of individuals, organizations, countries. The eclipse "connects" the horoscope to changes in the life program (egregors, ideas in the collective unconscious - whatever) and marks important events that must occur in order for these programs to be realized. Exactly because of this reason eclipses are attributed fatality, inevitability. And in a sense, this is true, since the cycles of eclipses are realized independently of the cycles of a particular individual horoscope.

Person born during an eclipse, is more strongly associated with the corresponding family; approximately every 18.5 years in his life there will be important, fateful events (not necessarily dramatic). If a birthday falls on an eclipse, then the corresponding year will also be especially important.

Usually eclipse effects they act more than one day or a week - sometimes it takes up to six months before the results of events can be seen, understood. The consequences of these events can change the whole future fate.

I wish you the patronage of the stars and the fulfillment of good forecasts!

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Astronomical knowledge is an interesting part of the general knowledge that a person needs to understand what is happening in the environment. We direct our eyes to the sky whenever dreams take possession of the mind. Sometimes some phenomena strike a person to the core. We will talk about such in our article, namely, what a lunar and solar eclipse is.

Although today the disappearance or partial concealment of the luminaries from our eyes does not cause such superstitious fear as among our ancestors, a special halo of mystery of these processes remains. Nowadays, science has facts that can be used to explain this or that phenomenon simply and easily. We will try to do this in today's article.

and how does it happen?

A solar eclipse is one that occurs as a result of the fact that the Earth's satellite eclipses the entire solar surface or part of it facing observers located on the ground. At the same time, it is possible to see it only during the new moon period, when the part of the Moon turned to the planet is not completely illuminated, that is, it becomes invisible to the naked eye. We understood what an eclipse is, and now we will find out how it happens.

An eclipse occurs when the Moon is not illuminated by the Sun from the side visible on Earth. This is possible only in the growing phase, when it is near one of the two lunar nodes (by the way, the lunar node is the point of intersecting lines of two orbits, solar and lunar). At the same time, the lunar shadow on the planet has a diameter of no more than 270 kilometers. Therefore, the eclipse can be observed only in the place of the shadow band. In turn, the Moon, rotating in its orbit, maintains a certain distance between it and the Earth, which at the time of the eclipse can be completely different.

When do we observe a total solar eclipse?

You have probably heard about the concept of a total eclipse. Here we once again clearly define what a total solar eclipse is and what conditions are needed for it.

The shadow of the Moon falling on the Earth is a kind of spot of a certain diameter with a possible change in size. As we have already said, the diameter of the shadow does not exceed 270 kilometers, while the minimum figure approaches zero. If at this moment the observer of the eclipse finds himself in a dark band, he has a unique opportunity to become a witness to the complete disappearance of the Sun. At the same time, the sky becomes dark, with the outlines of stars and even planets. And around the previously hidden solar disk, the outline of the crown appears, which is impossible to see at normal times. A total eclipse lasts no more than a few minutes.

The photographs of this unique phenomenon presented in the article will help to see and realize what a solar eclipse is. If you decide to observe this phenomenon live, you must observe safety measures regarding vision.

With that, we finished the information block, in which we learned what a solar eclipse is and what conditions are necessary to see it. Next, we have to get acquainted with the lunar eclipse, or, as it sounds in English, lunar eclipse.

What is a lunar eclipse and how does it happen?

A lunar eclipse is a cosmic phenomenon that occurs when the Moon falls into the shadow of the Earth. In this case, as with the Sun, events can have several options for the development.

Depending on several factors, a lunar eclipse can be total or partial. Logically, we can well assume what this or that term characterizing a particular eclipse means. Let's find out what a total lunar eclipse is.

How and when does a planetary satellite become invisible?

Such an eclipse of the Moon is usually visible where at the appropriate moment it is located above the horizon. The satellite is in the shadow of the Earth, but the total eclipse is not able to completely hide the Moon. In this case, it is only slightly shaded, acquiring a dark, reddish tint. This is because, even being completely in the shade, the lunar disk does not cease to be illuminated by the sun's rays passing through the earth's atmosphere.

Our knowledge has expanded with facts about the eclipse of the moon. However, this is not all possible options for the eclipse of the satellite by the earth's shadow. The rest will be discussed later.

Partial lunar eclipse

As with the Sun, the obscuration of the visible surface of the Moon is often incomplete. We can observe a partial eclipse when some part of the Moon is in the Earth's shadow. This means that when part of the satellite is eclipsed, that is, it is obscured by our planet, then its second part continues to be illuminated by the Sun and remains well viewed by us.

A penumbral eclipse, which differs from other astronomical processes, will seem much more interesting and unusual. About what is a penumbral eclipse of the Moon, we will talk further.

Unique penumbral lunar eclipse

This type of eclipse of the Earth's satellite occurs a little differently than partial. From open sources or already from our own experience, it is easy to learn that there are areas on the surface of the Earth where the sun's rays are not completely obscured, which means they cannot be a shadow. But there is no direct sunlight here either. This is the penumbra area. And when the Moon, which has fallen into this very place, is in the penumbra of the Earth, we can observe a penumbral eclipse.

When entering the penumbral region, the lunar disk changes its brightness, becoming a little darker. True, such a phenomenon is almost impossible to notice and recognize with the naked eye. This will require special devices. It is also interesting that the dimming can be more noticeable from one edge of the Moon's disk.

So we have finished the second main block of our article. Now we can easily explain ourselves what a lunar eclipse is and how it happens. But the interesting facts about solar and lunar eclipses do not end there. Let's continue the topic by answering some questions related to these amazing phenomena.

What are the most common eclipses?

After all that we have learned from the previous parts of the article, the question naturally arises: which of the eclipses are we more likely to see in our lives? We will also say a few words about this.

Unbelievable, but true: the number of eclipses of the Sun is greater, even though the Moon is smaller in size than After all, knowing what an eclipse is and why it occurs, one might think that the shadow from a larger object is more likely to block a smaller one than vice versa. Based on this logic, the size of the Earth allows you to hide the lunar disk in no time.
Nevertheless, it is the eclipses of the Sun on the planet that happen more. According to the statistics of astronomers and observers, for seven eclipses there are only three lunar, solar, respectively, four.

The Reason for the Amazing Statistics

The disks of the celestial bodies closest to us, the Sun and the Moon, are practically the same in diameter in the sky. This is the reason why solar eclipses can occur.

Usually, eclipses of the Sun fall on the period of the new moon, that is, when the Moon approaches its orbital nodes. And since it is not perfectly round, and the nodes of the orbit move along the ecliptic, during favorable periods, the disk of the Moon on the celestial sphere can be either larger or smaller, or even equal to the solar disk.

In this case, the first case contributes to a total eclipse. The decisive factor is the angular. At the maximum size, the eclipse can last up to seven and a half minutes. The second case implies complete shading for only seconds. In the third case, when the disk of the Moon is smaller than the solar one, a very beautiful eclipse occurs - annular. Around the dark disk of the Moon we see a shining ring - the edges of the solar disk. This eclipse lasts 12 minutes.

Thus, we have supplemented our knowledge of what a solar eclipse is and how it occurs with new details worthy of amateur researchers.

The eclipse factor: the location of the luminaries

An equally important reason for an eclipse is the uniform arrangement of the heavenly bodies. The Moon's shadow may or may not hit the Earth. And sometimes it happens that only a penumbra from an eclipse falls on the Earth. In this case, one can observe a partial, that is, an incomplete eclipse of the Sun, which we have already talked about, even when we talked about what an eclipse of the Sun is.

If a lunar eclipse can be observed from the entire night surface of the planet, from which the circumference of the lunar disk is visible, then a solar eclipse can be observed only when you are in a narrow band 40-100 kilometers wide on average.

How often can you see eclipses?

Now that we know what an eclipse is and why there are more of them than others, one more exciting question remains: how often can these amazing phenomena be observed? After all, in our lives, each of us heard only one news about the eclipse, a maximum of two, someone - not a single one ...

Despite the fact that a solar eclipse occurs more often than a lunar eclipse, it can still be seen in the same area (remember the strip with an average width of 40-100 kilometers) only once every 300 years. But a total lunar eclipse, a person can observe several times in his life, but only if the observer has not changed his place of residence throughout his life. Although today, knowing about the blackout, you can get anywhere and by any means of transport. Those who know what a lunar eclipse is will certainly not stop in front of a hundred or two kilometers of travel for an incredible spectacle. Today there are no problems with this. And if suddenly you received information about the next eclipse in some place, do not be lazy and spare no expense to get to the place of maximum visibility at the moment when you can observe the ongoing eclipse. Believe me, no distance can compare with the impressions received.

Upcoming visible eclipses

You can learn about the frequency and schedule of the occurrence of eclipses from the astronomical calendar. In addition, significant events such as a total eclipse will certainly be talked about in the media. The calendar says that the next solar eclipse visible in the capital of Russia will take place on October 16, 2126. Recall also that the last eclipse in this area could be observed more than a hundred years ago - in 1887. So the inhabitants of Moscow will not have to observe a solar eclipse for many more years. The only opportunity to see an amazing phenomenon is to go to Siberia, to the Far East. There you can observe a change in the brightness of the Sun: it will only darken a little.

Conclusion

In our astronomical article, we tried to explain clearly and briefly what an eclipse of the Sun and Moon is, how these phenomena occur, how often they can be seen. The conclusion of our research in this area: the eclipse of different celestial bodies occur according to different principles and have their own characteristics. But understanding some of the details necessary for the average person's full knowledge of the environment is very important.

In our time, thanks to advanced science and technology, the luminary that went out for a while no longer frightens at all, but remains just as enticingly mysterious. Today we know what a lunar and solar eclipse is and what they bring us. Let now interest in them be purely cognitive as a rare outlandish phenomenon. Also, in the end, we wish you to see at least one eclipse with your own eyes!

An eclipse, whether solar or lunar, has always terrified and delighted humanity. From the point of view of science, this is an astronomical phenomenon, during which one celestial body closes the flow of light to another and visually gives the impression that the planets disappear.

Any processes and phenomena occurring on the Earth and around it have a certain conditioned influence on our planet and its inhabitants. Solar and lunar eclipses can provoke various kinds of cataclysms, as well as changes in the psychological and physiological health of people.

In 2018, astronomers predict 3 solar and 2 lunar eclipses. Two eclipses will occur in winter, the rest in summer.

It will take place at 1:30. It will be available in Canada, Belarus, Australia, Alaska, Russia and Ukraine, in the western part of the African continent, the Middle East, Central Asia and Western Europe.

First lunar eclipse will be complete. Observations of scientists show that this kind of eclipse have a fatal effect on the psychological endurance of a person. There were psychological breakdowns, conflict situations. In this regard, more attention should be paid to meditation, establishing complete control over one's own feelings and emotions in order to avoid irreparable consequences.

For those who have extraordinary abilities, a lunar eclipse can surprise in the form of a doubling of extrasensory abilities, an increase in the sharpness of perception, intuition.

The powerful of the world should pay more attention to patronage and charity on this day.

At 23 hours 52 minutes there will be a solar eclipse, which can be observed in South America, Antarctica.

This moment is better devote to self-knowledge. Meditation, introspection, reading, watching your favorite movie, a walk in the fresh air will help restore vitality, reassess your past and make your own life predictions more sensibly.

The solar eclipse is not perceived by esotericists with skepticism. The moon temporarily blocks the sun's rays from reaching the earth's surface. The planet is plunged into darkness for a moment. In all religious teachings, this is the time when the forces of evil gain power over fragile human souls and minds. This is fraught with nervous breakdowns, psychological disorders, suicides. For those who harbor insidious plans, revenge, crime, an unseemly act, a solar eclipse will give strength and imagination and push them to take active steps to implement it. For the rest of the people, you should beware of intrigues and conflicts.

It will start at 6 am Moscow time. With the naked eye, it can be seen in Australia, Tasmania, Antarctica, as well as those who at this time will swim in the waters of the Indian Ocean.

This is the time when any undertakings and the implementation of what was previously planned are destined to fail. The sun's rays bring positive energy to the Earth, which will be blocked. You should not fall into despair. It is better to indulge in prayer, meditation during a solar eclipse, dedicate a day to cleansing the body, listening to religious treatises.

This lunar eclipse will be total. Coming at 23:22. It will be seen in the Urals, southern Russia, South and East Africa, the Middle East, and Central and South Asia. Lunar eclipse is not available for North America, Chukotka and Kamchatka.

This date will not bring anything good both in your personal life and in building a business development strategy and making a profit. Rest and relaxation are the main activities that astrologers recommend during a lunar eclipse. It will not be superfluous to also do house cleaning, minor repairs. A trip out of town, a jog or a walk through the forest, a modest lunch or dinner with friends and relatives will have a beneficial effect on the human body. Lunar eclipses have cosmic energy, part of which penetrates the chakras and helps to normalize the psychological state, balance the light and dark sides of the soul.

The last solar eclipse will occur at 12:47 pm. The central part of Russia, the Scandinavian Peninsula, Greenland, Northern Canada, Siberia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Northern China will be able to admire this phenomenon.

A temporary cessation of solar energy on this day will sharply affect the actions and behavior of many people. Conflicts, inciting strife, spontaneous decisions, dulling of self-control and absent-mindedness are quite expected. You should refrain from an irresistible desire to do something during a solar eclipse and try to transfer an important event to a somewhat distant perspective.

Who and how are eclipses affected?

In the Middle Ages, mankind seriously feared for its present and future during periods of eclipses, seeing only negative consequences in this. At present, former prejudices have sunk into oblivion, and modern science has come to the defense of the interests of mankind. Long-term studies have shown that solar eclipses carry diverse energy. The influence of eclipses is balanced in both positive and negative. To smooth the latter, esotericists recommend adhering to certain rules associated with some restrictions that are not typical for everyday life.

So, extremely superstitious fatalists recommended do not look for only negative things in solar and lunar eclipses, because such a tendency will crack emotional immunity and adversely affect mental health, which will also affect the physical health of the individual. This is especially true for people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, neurology and psychiatry. In addition, the effect of eclipses on the psychological and physical health of the elderly and expectant mothers has been scientifically proven. It is not uncommon for these categories of people to begin to feel such influences much earlier than the eclipses themselves. This is expressed in headaches, general malaise, depression, changes in blood pressure.

How to reduce the harmful effects of solar and lunar eclipses

To avoid the harmful effects of eclipses on health and the current state of affairs, the following rules should be followed.

Yes, you should try make a list of activities ahead of time, over which you can reflect on lunar eclipses. It is quite possible that the cosmic energy from this phenomenon will tell you the right way to achieve your goal and get out of a crisis situation.

Better before solar or lunar eclipses go on a diet, refuse to take spicy and fatty foods, smoked meats and fast food. Favorable cleansing procedures, the rejection of meat, the inclusion in the diet of vegetables and fruits, herbs, fish and seafood, dairy products.

Do not engage in increased physical activity during an eclipse, because there is a real threat of injury or worsen health. It is worth giving preference to hardening the body by taking a contrast shower, dousing, swimming in an ice hole or font.

Hard training is better to postpone And in return, go jogging in the bosom of nature. It is also good to visit the pool or swim in the pond in the summer.

Don't forget to ventilate the rooms as well. before going to bed, because a healthy and sound sleep is the key to good health and good functioning of the human body.

Everything needs balance and common sense., which will allow you to avoid the harmful effects of solar eclipses and bring something new, positive to life.

Best activities for eclipse days

For any healthy person, first of all, creation and harmony are important. Due to the fact that during eclipses a huge cosmic energy is released, part of which enters the Earth, this energy should not be wasted, but accumulated and directed to creative activity.

Better on solar eclipses devote time to creativity. It is likely that many masterpieces of art and literature were created due to the influence of the energy of solar or lunar eclipses. Astrologers say that people of creativity experience tremendous inspiration during eclipses, prompting them to create.

No less useful after creativity during solar and lunar eclipses is considered self-knowledge. Solar eclipses - meditation time, deep introspection, building logical chains, taking into account the past life with a comparison of previously lost potential opportunities for self-development and success. This will allow you to realize the deepest, hidden spiritual talents, get rid of children's complexes and become a truly self-sufficient person. Esotericists point out that solar eclipses will help a person determine his purpose in life.

Cosmic energy, concentrated in eclipses, gives a real chance to make wishes come true. To do this, it is recommended to create for yourself a visual layout of your desires, as well as the path necessary for their embodiment. But in order for the desire to be realized, it is necessary to clearly understand what this desire looks like and how exactly it is necessary to act in order to obtain the final result. Scientists advise to develop a specific plan in which any little things matter.

Moon eclipse also, according to scientific research, it helps to expel old resentment from your mind, get rid of guilt for past mistakes, regardless of their severity. Everything negative brings destruction and chaos. The energy of the eclipse will help release the accumulated negative energy and, in return, get an unprecedented positive and inspiration. On a lunar eclipse, it is recommended to forgive your offenders.

What Not to Do During an Eclipse

In principle, lunar eclipses, as well as solar eclipses, do not impose specific prohibitions on lifestyle. The main requirement is full self-control and analysis. However, scientists, based on many years of research, strongly do not recommend doing the following:

First of all, you can not enter into conflicts or personally create such situations.

Secondly should not be left to chance. Uncontrolled aggression, vindictiveness can lead to serious consequences.

Thirdly, in no case should you resort to obscene language in communication. Any offensive nicknames, profanity is also illegal. Do not engage in intricacies with colleagues at work. Intrigues carry a lot of negative energy, which, thanks to eclipses, can multiply many times over.

During a solar eclipse, you should refrain from strenuous physical labor. It is not necessary to plan responsible events for the period of eclipses. There is a real threat of fiasco. This also applies to health. Necessary postpone any surgery, complex and expensive medical diagnostics, plastic correction of the body.

Only if all of the above is observed, it is possible to calmly survive the periods of eclipse and let in a lot of positive and creative solar energy into your own life, which allows you to change your life for the better.

Such celestial phenomena as eclipses of the Moon and the Sun have always been the subject of inexhaustible attention for humanity. In ancient times, they were credited with a harbinger of wars, cataclysms and all kinds of disasters. Not knowing the true nature of eclipses, the ancestors considered them not only mystical, but also fatal events.

In our civilized time, the level of knowledge makes it possible to understand cosmic processes much better, and modern man treats eclipses more calmly. And representatives of the esoteric sciences even advise using the opportunity presented at the time of eclipses to influence fate.

And yet it is a mistake to believe that the ideas of our ancestors about the fatal power of eclipses are an exceptional fiction. Astrology has been studying the influence of eclipses on the fate of a person and entire countries for centuries. Numerous observations of astrologers of all times indicate that cardinal events in human life still occur near the dates of eclipses. However, they concern only those people whose horoscopes fall under their strongest influence.

Most often this happens when important points of the horoscope are in the degree of the eclipse. In such cases, eclipses become a catalyst for the most important events in life, which, depending on the overall picture of the horoscope, are favorable or unfavorable.
Each of us has our own natal (given from birth) horoscope, from which you can learn a lot about a person’s character and his fate, guided by the date, time and place of birth.

What are lunar and solar eclipses

There are two types of eclipses: solar and lunar. occurs only during the conjunction of the day and night luminaries - at the time of the new moon. At the same time, the lunar disk seems to “layer” on the Sun, covering it with itself. (photo on the left)

Moon eclipse happens only on a full moon, when the Earth is between both luminaries and the shadow of the Earth is reflected on the lunar disk. (photo below)

The principal factor that distinguishes monthly new moons and full moons from eclipses is their proximity to the lunar nodes, which are considered karmic points. When both luminaries approach the conjunction with the nodes of the Moon, then the usual new moons and full moons turn into eclipses. Thus, full moons and new moons become eclipses only twice a year.
We can say that with this phenomenon there is a kind of “crawling” of the shadow of one planet onto another. AT solar eclipse The Moon projects its disk on the Sun, covering the sunlight with it, and in a lunar eclipse, three planets Earth, the Sun and the Moon line up in one row, and the Earth is located between both luminaries, plunging the Moon into its shadow.

Lunar eclipses are divided into:

Full, in which the Moon hides in the shadow of the Earth;
Partial, when only some part of the luminous lunar disk is hidden by the earth's shadow;
Penumbral, when the Moon only touches the shadow of the Earth.

You can see lunar eclipses at those points on the planet where the lunar body is located above the horizon. The time interval of this phenomenon can be different: from half an hour to several hours. If the Earth's satellite revolved around it along the ecliptic, then eclipse phenomena would occur on every full moon. But this does not happen because the moon's orbit has a 5-degree inclination to the plane of the earth's ecliptic.
In astrology, eclipses are associated not only with fatal events, but also with the opportunity to move on to a completely new life stage. The esoteric practices associated with eclipses allow their power to bring about dramatic change. Thanks to them, you can influence your personal life, business, place of residence and other circumstances. In the positive version, the time of the eclipse can become either the starting point of a new life, or getting rid of something unnecessary and oppressive.

Astrological nature of solar and lunar eclipses

Solar eclipse. The sun in astrology is a symbol of human consciousness, while the moon is associated with subconscious processes. At the time of a solar eclipse, when the lunar disk covers the Sun, subconscious processes intensify, allowing each person to realize their true desires and their motives, their fears and phobias, hear the voice of intuition and use its prompts. At this time, you can radically change your worldview, get rid of negative habits and thoughts, take the path of spirituality, change your character.

Lunar eclipse. During a lunar eclipse, when the Moon becomes invisible and hidden by the Earth from the sun's rays, we have less control over our emotional reactions, poorly understand their causes and nature. During such hours, having made a choice in favor of consciousness, a person can influence his surrounding world. You can give up something in life and vice versa to attract what you want. The world of esotericism recommends, however, not to get carried away with celestial processes and resort to their help only at critical moments. It is important to remember that first of all, you should influence yourself, and only then try to change your environment.

Energy of solar and lunar eclipses

During eclipses, both solar and lunar, unique cosmic energy is released. She has magical power, but chaotic. However, when a specific person addresses it with a clearly expressed request, the structure of energy is transformed into the desire itself. In other words, a “dream program” is being created. At the end of the celestial phenomenon, this algorithm begins to work. The result may not come immediately, but do not despair, it will definitely come.
A solar eclipse carries the predominant energy of the Sun. What does she give? The sun is the source of all life. This means that at this time it is desirable to start a new stage in life, plan, create large-scale projects, find a life partner, conceive replenishment in the family, and the like.

In lunar eclipses, processes are performed that help to complete something. For example, a loan taken long ago should be paid back, old work is tired - you need to pay off and start looking for a more suitable option. Perhaps the time has come to stop non-binding relationships, get rid of illnesses or lingering problems, both material and spiritual. As you know, without an end there will never be a beginning. I must say that the lunar eclipse, which is the opposition of two luminaries, often poses questions of relationships with an edge. There may be scandals or, conversely, you can make peace with an old friend.

How to use eclipse energy

After a lunar eclipse, a person feels like at the beginning of something new, like a white blank sheet. It is at this moment that you can begin to create a new, desired reality. Not a drop of negativity, only gratitude and positive. Yes, you should always give thanks for all the good things that happen in life. Believe that the gratitude program created by man does not disappear anywhere, it is transformed into good deeds and deeds. This is where the "law of the boomerang" comes into play. Yes, the “law of infinity” still operates in the Universe, this manifests itself in our spiritual life, and, as you know, it is immortal. The more heat we give from our inner fire, the more the Universe will thank us.

What could it be? Everything is very simple, do not be afraid to say words of gratitude even for a small service or deed. Help the old woman cross the road by carrying her bags. Transfer at least a small amount of money for the treatment of a seriously ill child. Just smile at a passerby, every good deed is always positive energy. Gratitude can come in any form, it can be winning the lottery, a good job, good luck in business, and so on.

No wonder our ancestors attributed special changes to the coming eclipses. They could be wars, epidemics, devastation. Or vice versa, eclipses foreshadowed a bountiful harvest, prosperity and wealth. If you look at the ancient manuscripts, you can see that it was the days of eclipses that were chosen for the rituals. The choice depended on the strength of desire, on situations and circumstances.

How do eclipses affect a person?

Eclipses have a very strong effect on humanity. Based on what a person is like, what is his inner world, he will perceive cosmic energy individually and act accordingly. It is important to understand, however, that if the influence of the eclipse caused a correction in fate, then the consequences promise to last as long as 18 years. It is not difficult to understand how important it is at such a moment not to complicate your life with rash acts.

The nature of the events caused by an eclipse will depend on which astrological house and sign it occurs in, in what aspects with the planets. For example, a tense eclipse in Aquarius can cause such natural phenomena as a hurricane or a tornado. In a harmonious version, we can witness the launch of the newest satellite, new discoveries and inventions.

Eclipses in Pisces will bring spiritual harmony, humanity, hope for peace, higher energy. It is desirable for a person to observe what is happening with a sober mind, with pure thoughts, to be calm and observe everything with wide eyes. In a negative manifestation, one can become a victim of addictions such as alcohol or drugs, be a victim of deception, or become involved in theft and fraud operations oneself.

If the eclipse occurs in Aries/Libra, then the change may be legal. Everything related to making deals, signing important agreements, establishing international relations will come to the fore and bring long-awaited results.

And if a person was born on the day of the eclipse?

What qualities will be endowed with a person born in an eclipse? It is reasonable to believe that the "program" of the phenomenon itself makes an imprint on a person. Also, if other people during periods of eclipses can make a correction of fate (events), then such a person does not exist. He carries his own special mission, endowed with a gift, intuition, sees what many simply do not notice.

People born on a solar eclipse have a task - to give rise to new projects in all spheres of human activity. Those years in which the eclipse falls will become key in the life of such people.

How to behave during eclipses

Eclipse days are vibratory days in their structure. An unknowing person mishandling their energy can attract not only something good, but also a lot of negativity. It is advisable, on such days, not to start something grandiose, not to plan important and responsible affairs, to refuse to move, not to make long trips, and the like.

It can be said that celestial processes help to change the point of view, set priorities, grab luck by the tail, and so on. In one word, it can be summed up as an opportunity.
A week before the eclipse and another week later, there may be vibrational fluctuations and the aggravation of relationships associated with them, scandals are brewing, and rash actions can be carried out. It is best at such moments to turn to the world of spirituality, meditate, lead a measured lifestyle, exclude physical activity and overeating.

Thinking about changing the events of life, it is necessary to analyze whether it is so fatal? After all, each of us has our own path on this Earth, it must be passed with dignity. Everything in the world is subject to a general harmonious balance, the slightest failure in this program can lead to unpredictable consequences. Is it worth interfering with the plans of fate? After all, everything always has its price, sooner or later you will have to pay for changes.

If, after all, a person has prepared himself for cardinal changes, then you need to carefully consider each item of the conditions. Visualization works well, that is, to represent exactly what you want as much as possible. You can write everything in words or draw, the meaning will be the same.

If a person is subject to doubt, then you can turn to a knowledgeable astrologer. He will be able to accurately draw up a personal horoscope and suggest whether something needs to be changed during eclipses or not. Often, only drawing up a horoscope is enough to understand that events in the future will turn out in the best possible way. By correctly interpreting the aspects of eclipses in the horoscope, one can foresee upcoming events or get an answer to a question of interest. But it is important to remember the main rule: "we create our own destiny and have the right to change it." Perhaps moments of eclipses exist for this?