Lunar Eclipse - Various Issues

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Question

On Sunday, 07/09, a full lunar eclipse is expected in Israel. Do we recite a blessing for a lunar eclipse? Is it a good or bad sign for Jews or non-Jews? Is there a prohibition to look at it?

Answer

Shalom and blessings

A. We do not recite a blessing for a lunar eclipse.

B. In the Gemara (Sukkah 29a), it is stated that an eclipse is a bad sign for the children of Israel, since Israel counts the calendar by the moon.

C. There is no prohibition to look at a lunar eclipse.

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