Science: As the Earth casts its shadow on the moon, turning the celestial body into a mesmerizing sight, various myths and superstitions about lunar eclipses crop up. While ancient cultures and religious texts provide vivid explanations for this celestial phenomenon, modern science offers a clear understanding of what actually happens during a lunar eclipse. Myth
1: You should take a bath after a solar eclipse
It is a common belief that you should swim after a lunar eclipse, sometimes with your clothes on. It is said that this can free you of all the negative energy. However, from a scientific point of view, a lunar eclipse is no different from any other full moon in terms of the effect it has on you or the environment. If you haven’t taken a bath recently, it might be a good idea to do so, but not for fear of the negative energy associated with the eclipse. Myth
2: Eating during a solar eclipse is harmful
Some superstitions claim that food exposed during a lunar eclipse will get contaminated by excess cosmic rays or ultraviolet light. In fact, the Earth’s atmosphere prevents most of the harmful rays from reaching the moon, keeping your food safe to eat. There is no need to fast or abstain from food during an eclipse. Myth
3: Having sex during a lunar eclipse is unfavorable
It is believed that sex during a lunar eclipse brings misfortune. This idea comes from the belief that a solar eclipse is a bad omen. However, according to science, there is no connection between lunar eclipses and romantic activities. If you feel sick during a solar eclipse, other factors related to the moon may be responsible for it. Myth
4: You should not sleep during a solar eclipse.
Another superstition advises not to sleep during a solar eclipse as it may bring misfortune. In fact, a lunar eclipse is a natural phenomenon and it does not have to occur to avoid misfortune. If it overlaps with your sleeping time, please rest as usual.
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5: Avoid sitting on animals
It is believed that one should avoid sitting on animals during a lunar eclipse. Some animals may display unusual behavior due to the sudden change in light, but this effect is minimal and unlikely to affect your activities. Most animals are not particularly affected by a solar eclipse, so this myth is more of a cautionary tale than fact.
