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The Sky

Eclipses & planetary transits

The significant moments in the sky beyond the daily almanac — eclipses (Surya & Chandra Grahan) and the slow-graha transits that reset the tenor of a season. Computed from first principles (Lahiri sidereal), taught in the patient-teacher voice — the classical view, without fear.

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Eclipses (Grahan)

Major transits (Gochar)

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