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Effects of solar eclipse on health: The second solar eclipse of the year 2024 will take place on October 2. This annular solar eclipse will begin at 9:13 pm on October 2, 2024 and end at 3:17 pm. This eclipse of 6 hours 4 minutes will not be visible in India but in countries like Peru, South America, Pacific Ocean, Fiji, Argentina, Arctic. As much as a solar eclipse is a spectacular astronomical event, it is equally important for health. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the sunlight completely or partially.
For centuries, there have been many myths, beliefs and superstitions about solar eclipse. While scientists believe that it is an astronomical phenomenon, some cultural and traditional beliefs also talk about the effects of solar eclipse on health.
Indians and astrologers consider solar eclipse as having important religious significance under Hindu beliefs. Indians follow many customs on the day of solar eclipse. Such as not going out on the day of eclipse, not cooking or eating food during the eclipse. Not only this, pregnant women are asked to take special care. It is said that solar eclipse affects a person's health in many ways. Some are based on facts, while some are completely myths.
Disturbed sleep-
A solar eclipse can disrupt your daylight patterns. The body's natural processes can get confused due to the sudden change in light, which can lead to sleep problems and also changes in hormonal levels.
Mental effects-
Generally, a solar eclipse is considered to be troublesome, due to which a person may have mental troubles or may even become a victim of restlessness. Some people may feel scared or strange during a solar eclipse.
However, NASA has debunked many superstitions. Regarding eating during a solar eclipse, NASA said, it is believed that one should not eat during an eclipse because there are some radiations that can spoil your food. But if this is so, then your crops and the food kept in the pantry should also get spoiled due to the same radiation. But this should not happen.
However, NASA said that one should take care of the eyes during the eclipse. Looking at the Sun with naked eyes during the eclipse can damage your eyes or even cause blindness. NASA said that if you want to see the eclipse, then watch it with solar glasses.