GEOMAGNETIC UNREST: Today, a fast but thin solar wind stream is buffeting Earth's magnetic field. This is causing some geomagnetic unrest, including a G1-class storm during the early hours of April 26th. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras shining through the full moonlight. Solar flare alerts: text, voice.

SLIGHT LUNAR ECLIPSE: Last night, the full Moon over Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia passed through the outer edge of Earth's shadow. It was the slightest of eclipses, with less than 2% of the lunar disk falling into darkness. Nevertheless, many sky watchers noticed, such as amateur astronomer Walter Borghini. He sends this picture of the shadow-zone from Casasco (AL), Italy:

As for lunar eclipses, this is as good as it gets until April 15, 2014. On that date, the the Moon will be fully engulfed by Earth's shadow and the lunar disk will turn a dark shade of sunset red. The total eclipse will be visible from the Americas and Australia: map. Until then, browse the gallery for images of last night's partial shadowfall:

Every Eclipse is a very important phenomenon. There are many Spiritual energies released during the Eclipse period. Eclipse energies bring major changes at all levels-individual, society, nation and the entire globe. Meditations are the best way to receive these energies.

Maharshi Amara once stated that meditating during the eclipse period will bring benefits equivalent to six months of regular Meditations. Eclipse energies help mankind progress towards the Light Age and impact every aspect of human life at the global as well as personal level.

The effect of an eclipse starts 48 days prior, increases towards the eclipse, peaks and wanes over the next 48 days.

Twin eclipses and triple eclipses amplify the effect.

A set of three eclipses is due in April and May 2013. The timings are as follows:

25th April, 2013 Thursday – Lunar Eclipse. Timing – 11:33pm to 3:41am of 26th April (IST).

11th May, 2013 Saturday – Solar Eclipse. Timing – 2:55am to 8:55am (IST).

25th May, 2013 Saturday – Lunar Eclipse. Timing – 9:23am to 9:56am (IST).