Year Ender 2023: How Many Eclipses Occured This Year? Know Their Effects

Eclipses are considered significant from both religious and astrological perspectives. Let's find out how many eclipses occurred in 2023 and which zodiac signs were most negatively affected by them.

Know how many eclipses occurred this year

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Eclipses 2023: Both lunar and solar eclipses are astronomical events caused by the positions of the Moon, Earth, and the Sun. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon, making it partially or completely invisible. Conversely, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth. Lunar eclipses happen approximately twice a year, while solar eclipses occur three to five times a year.

Eclipses are considered significant from both religious and astrological perspectives. Let's find out how many solar and lunar eclipses occurred in 2023 and which zodiac signs were most negatively affected by them.

Solar Eclipses in 2023:

The first solar eclipse of 2023 occurred on April 20, which was a total solar eclipse. According to Indian Standard Time, it started at 7:04 AM and ended at 12:29 PM. However, this eclipse was not visible in India, so it was not considered inauspicious. The second solar eclipse of the year took place on October 14, 2023, on a Saturday. This eclipse began at 8:34 PM and ended at 2:25 AM. It occurred in the zodiac signs of Virgo (Kanya) and Chitra Nakshatra. This eclipse was also not visible in India.

Lunar Eclipses in 2023:

The first lunar eclipse of 2023 occurred on May 5, 2023, a Friday. According to Indian Standard Time, it started at 8:45 PM and ended at 1:00 AM. This lunar eclipse was visible in India, marking the beginning of the Sutak period nine hours before. The second and last lunar eclipse of 2023 took place on October 29, 2023, a Sunday. This eclipse started at 1:06 AM and ended at 2:22 AM. It was a total lunar eclipse and was visible in India.

Inauspicious Year For These Zodiac Signs In 2023 Due To Eclipses:

The eclipses in 2023 caused difficulties for individuals born under the signs of Gemini (Mithun), Leo (Simha), Virgo (Kanya), and Libra (Tula). People of these signs faced various ups and downs throughout the year. Unfavorable events occurred during this period, affecting their mental well-being. Loss of prestige was observed, and some individuals faced financial issues. The negative impact of the eclipses also affected their health, and many faced setbacks in their endeavours.

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