Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse) that occurs on 22 July, 2009 is the first grahanam in this new Hindu year. Hindus are mainly concerned about the Surya Grahan because of its extreme effects or results on people. Surya Grahan of 22 July, 2009 has a great importance because it is a sampoorna surya grahanam (total solar eclipse). Surya Grahan may show some bad effects on natives of some rashis (zodiac signs).

It is interesting that this Grahan is a total solar eclipse in some regions of India whereas some parts of India will view this as total lunar eclipse. In some parts of North India (Bihar and Madhya Pradesh), this grahanam is a total lunar eclipse. However, it will be partial eclipse (Pakshik graham) in most of the places in India. It will be viewed as partial solar eclipse in Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Surat, Delhi and Hyderabad.

Time of Surya Grahan – Grahan Kaal on July 22, 2009:
Surya Grahan begins at 5.25 hours in the early morning and ends at 7.40 hours.
Grahan Sparsh kaal – 05.28 hrs
Suryodayam (Sunrise) – 05.52 hrs
Grahan madhyakaal – 06.24 hrs
Grahan Moksh kaal – 07.21 hrs

Grahan Gochaar – Effect of Surya Grahan on different rashis or zodiac signs:
As per the Grahan Gochaar, it is advisable to the natives of Pushyami nakshatra (birth star constellation) and the natives of Karka (Karkatak), Simha (Leo), Dhanu (Sagittarius) rasis to avoid seeing the Surya Grahan of 22 July, 2009.

Surya Grahan that occurs on 22 July, 2009 is most favorable and brings out good results to the natives of Vrushabh (Taurus), Kanya (Virgo), Tula (Libra) and Kumbh (Aquarius) rasis or zodiac signs.

This Surya Grahan makes average results for the natives of Mithun (Gemini), Vruschik (Scorpio), Makar (Capricorn) and Meen (Pisces) rasis or zodiac signs.

This Surya Grahan is unfavorable and bad for the natives of Mesh (Aries), Karkataka (Cancer), Simha (Leo) and Dhanu (Sagittarius) rasis or zodiac signs.

The list of Surya Grahan dates from 2009 to 2012          

Scientific evidences behind the Hindu rituals followed during Solar eclipse or Lunar Eclipse

Pregnancy and Surya Grahan – Pregnant Care during Chandra or Surya Grahan

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Pregnancy and Surya Grahan or Chandra Grahan – What should pregnant do during Solar Eclipse or Lunar Eclipse

Next Grahan – Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse on August 6 in 2009 

Solar Eclipse – Surya Grahan on July 22 in 2009 – is good or bad?

Exact time of Solar Eclipse in Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, Nasik, Nagpur and other Maharashtra cities

Exact time of Surya Grahan in Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Vijayawada, Mysore and other South Indian cities of – Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

Timings of Surya Grahan in North Indian cities – Solar Eclipse in North Indian states – Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal

Which North Indian cities cities can view Total Solar Eclipse on July 22 in 2009?

When is Chandra Grahan in February 2009?
In 2009, one of the four Chandra Grahans (Lunar eclipses) occurs on 9th February, Monday. It falls on Magh Poornima. This chandra grahan is referred as Penumbral lunar eclipse as it occurs in the penumbra of the earth.

In india:
From 18:09 to 22:08
Mid Eclipse – 20:08 (local time)

In USA:
From 06:39 to 10:38 (Mid Eclipse – 08:38)

In Australia:
Adelaide – From 22:09 to 02:08 (Mid Eclipse – 00:08)
Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney – From 22:39 to 02:38 (Mid Eclipse – 00:38)

What are the effects of Chandra Grahan on 12 Zodiac Sign Natives?

The results or the effects of this lunar eclipse on 12 rashis are as follows:
Aries (Mesha rasi): Bad
Taurus (Vrishabha): Good
Gemini (Mithuna): Medium
Cancer (Karkataka): Bad
Leo (Simha):Bad
Virgo (Kanya): Good
Libra (Tula): Good
Scorpio (Vrischika):Medium
Sagittarius (Dhanu): Bad
Capricorn (Makara): Medium
Aquarius (Kumbha): Good
Pisces (Meena): Medium

Other Auspicious Days in February, 2009