Solar Eclipse 2019: How last Solar Eclipse of this year will affect your zodiac sign, read here

New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: The last solar eclipse of this year is scheduled to take place on December 26 (Thursday) today. As per religious beliefs, the Sutak period begins 12 hours before solar eclipse and it lasts until the conclusion of the eclipse. At the time of eclipse, the doors of temples are shut and worship is stopped. On salvation, which is after the eclipse gets over, the doors are opened and worship begins. This solar eclipse will also be visible in India. 

As per religious beliefs, there is a tradition of bathing and donating with holy water after solar eclipse. During this time, pregnant women need to take special precautions.

Here are the special things of the next month's solar eclipse:

This year's solar eclipse will be partial.

Starting Timing: 8:17 am (Dec 26)

End Time: 10.57 am (Dec 26)

Total duration: 2 hours 40 minutes and 2 seconds.

Sutak phase beginning: 5:31 am (December 25, Wednesday)

Sutak completion: 10:57 am (December 26, Thursday)

Effects of December 26 solar eclipse on zodiac signs

Solar eclipse and lunar eclipse have good or bad effects on the 12 zodiac signs Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. This time too, it will be beneficial for Saggitarius, Cancer and Aquarius signs while negative for Aries, Scorpio, Gemini and Libra. Here's how to avoid it.

Aries could suffer from mental stress so stay away from making hasty decisions.

Scorpios should take care of their near and dear ones in terms of health and avoid eating outside food to remove dire stress.

Gemini can prevent stress by handling situations calmly and getting out of the comfort zone.

Libra should think twice before making any decision, avoid misunderstanding and take care of your health.

Solar eclipse is an astronomical event when the moon moves between the sun and the earth while orbiting the earth and all three come in a straight line, the rays of the sun do not reach the earth. It is of two types, partial and complete.