| Event | Actual Date (Drik/NASA) | Vakya Prediction (typical) | |-------|------------------------|----------------------------| | Solar Eclipse | Feb 26, 1998 (annular) | Feb 26 (timing off by ~30 min) | | Lunar Eclipse | Mar 13, 1998 (partial) | Mar 13 (minor difference) | | Solar Eclipse | Aug 22, 1998 (annular) | Aug 22 (timing variance) | | Lunar Eclipse | Sep 6, 1998 (partial) | Sep 6 (similar) |
Vakya often shows eclipse times earlier/later by up to an hour due to mean motion assumptions. Vakya Panchangam 1998
Vakya Panchangam for 1998 would have recorded the following (approximate timings based on mean calculations): | Event | Actual Date (Drik/NASA) | Vakya
For astrologers using the Vakya system to create 1998 horoscopes, the planetary transits were recorded as follows: Vakya Panchangam 1998
One of the most critical functions of any Panchangam is to predict eclipses. According to Vakya calculations for 1998:
Before diving into the specifics of 1998, it is essential to understand why Vakya Panchangam differs from its contemporaries.