Vahia, Mayank (Author)
Mitsuru Sôma (Author)
Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage
Volume: 26
Issue: 2
Pages: 405-410
The earliest written reference in Indian astronomy to a total solar eclipse is in the Rig Veda where Rishi Atri is said to have demolished the asura Swarbhanu to liberate the Sun from a total solar eclipse. The Rig Veda describes the occurrence of the eclipse, how the Sun suddenly disappeared in the daytime under the spell of the Asura. The people and gods were scared but the Great Sage Atri saved the Sun and restored his full glory. While discussing the eclipse, Tilak refers to the eclipse as having occurred when the Vernal Equinox was in Orion, and three days prior to the Autumnal Equinox. Based on these data, we identify 'Atri’s eclipse’ as the one that occurred on 22 October 4202 BC or on 19 October 3811 BC.
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