Rahu vs Science: What NASA says about the Blood Moon India can’t see this Holi
Rahu vs Science: What NASA says about the Blood Moon India can’t see this Holi
Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Holi Eclipse
On March 13–14, as India celebrates Holi, a stunning Blood Moon will rise elsewhere—turning deep red during a total lunar eclipse, blending cosmic wonder with ancient festival traditions.
Celestial Alignment
This total lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align perfectly, plunging the Moon into Earth’s shadow and giving it a fiery red glow—a phenomenon known as the “Blood Moon.”
Rahu’s Curse
In Hindu mythology, lunar eclipses happen when the demon Rahu swallows the Moon—an eerie parallel to the Blood Moon’s reddish hue, making this eclipse even more symbolic as it aligns with Holi’s spiritual battle of light vs darkness.
Cosmic Shadows
As Earth’s shadow slowly engulfs the Moon, its red glow will light up skies across the Western Hemisphere. In India, though invisible, its mythological and spiritual weight will linger during Holika Dahan’s purifying fires.
Festival Fire
Holi celebrates triumph over evil, and as bonfires roar across India, the unseen Blood Moon will be reflecting similar cosmic battles—reminding us of ancient connections between sky and earth.
Astronomy Meets Myth
Scientifically, the Moon turns red because Earth’s atmosphere bends sunlight, filtering out blue light and casting red hues—ironically echoing Rahu’s myth of “devouring” the Moon during eclipses.
Astrological Energy
Vedic astrology treats lunar eclipses as periods of intense cosmic energy and transformation. With Holi’s cleansing rituals already focused on burning negativity, this Blood Moon adds a rare layer of spiritual intensity.
Unseen Power
Although the eclipse won’t be visible in India due to daytime hours, its astrological and mythological significance merges with Holi’s themes of rebirth, making this cosmic event spiritually potent.
Red Reunion
As people throw colors of joy on Holi, the Moon elsewhere will be painted red by Earth’s shadow. The connection? Both celebrate cycles of destruction and renewal, darkness giving way to light.
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