Blood moon this night -Lunar eclipse

According to NASA, the January 31 full moon is special for three reasons.

It is the third in a series of “supermoons,” when the Moon is closer to Earth in its orbit — known as perigee — and about 14 per cent brighter than usual.

It is also the second full moon of the month, commonly known as a “blue moon.”

The super blue moon will pass through Earth’s shadow to give viewers in the right location a total lunar eclipse.

And while the Moon is in the Earth’s shadow it will take on a reddish tint, known as a “blood moon.”

The religious significance of Lunar Eclipse or Chandra Grahan:

The Lunar eclipse starts with moonrise approximately at 17:58:00 and ends at 20:41:10 according to Drikpanchang.com.

This period is considered inauspicious. Children, old and sick people should take extra precaution and not consume food during this period. Even pregnant women are advised to remain indoors until the eclipse gets over.

Food grains must be protected by adding Kusha grass or Tulsi leaves so that they don’t get contaminated.