Lunar Eclipse 2022: Know the Myths Associated with Chandra Grahan

The nation will see the first of two lunar eclipses scheduled this year during the night between Sunday (May 15) and Monday (May 16). A complete lunar eclipse is a natural occurrence in which the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon. As a result, the Moon receives no sunlight and is surrounded in darkness.

The whole Moon is seen within the umbra, the darkest region of Earth's shadow, during a complete lunar eclipse. For years, both solar and lunar eclipses have been connected with beliefs and precautions that have no scientific basis.

Lunar Eclipse Myths You Shouldn’t Ignore

The following are some of the lunar eclipse myths:

• Don't eat during the eclipse: There's no scientific reason why certain traditions believe in fasting during the eclipse. You may eat normally during an eclipse, just as you would on any other day of the year. If you get hungry, you can safely eat something.

• Avoid taking a bath: Some people believe that bathing during an eclipse might be harmful to your health. Again, there is no scientific proof that taking a bath during an eclipse is harmful.

• Avoid Sleeping: Sleeping is another activity that some cultures advise avoiding during a moon eclipse, after eating and bathing. Given that the eclipse occurs at different times in different places of the planet, it is reasonable to assume that the celestial phenomena will have little impact on your sleep pattern.

• Wound healing is slowed during eclipse: Some cultures think that if you are injured during an eclipse, the wound will take a long time to recover. According to scientists, there is no link between the Moon and the ability of your body to heal a wound. However, be cautious about injuring oneself at any time of year.

• Do not gaze at the Moon: Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse does not appear to impact the eyes. "No special equipment is required to witness a lunar eclipse," NASA says, "but binoculars or a telescope would improve the picture and the red colour."

• Pregnant women should avoid the lunar eclipse: Pregnant women are not at risk from the moon eclipse. Furthermore, no health risks have been linked to the moon eclipse.

On November 8, 2022, the second lunar eclipse of the year will occur.