Chandra Grahan 2026: Eclipse is considered a very important time from religious point of view. Eating, drinking, worship etc. are prohibited during the eclipse. Solar eclipse occurs on Amavasya and lunar eclipse occurs on Purnima Tithi. A few days ago, the first solar eclipse of the year took place on the new moon day of Phalgun month. Now the first lunar eclipse of the year is going to occur on the full moon day of Phalgun month.
In such a situation, let us know on which day and in which zodiac sign and constellation this first lunar eclipse of the year is going to occur? Also let us know whether this lunar eclipse will be visible in India or not.
Lunar eclipse 2026 date and time (Chandra Grahan 2026 Date And Time)
According to the Hindu calendar, the first lunar eclipse of the year will occur on March 03, the full moon day of the month of Phalgun. This lunar eclipse will start on March 03 at 03:20 pm. This eclipse will end at 06:47 in the evening. This will be the longest lunar eclipse of the year. The duration of this eclipse will be 03 hours 27 minutes. This eclipse will be visible in India.
In which zodiac sign and constellation will the lunar eclipse occur?
This lunar eclipse is going to occur in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra and Leo zodiac sign. Since this eclipse will be visible in some parts of India. Therefore its Sutak period will also be applicable.
Sutak period time of lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan 2026 Sutak Kaal Time)
Sutak period of lunar eclipse starts 09 hours before. In such a situation, the Sutak period of this lunar eclipse will begin at 6.20 am on March 3 and the Sutal period will end with the end of the lunar eclipse.
Where will the lunar eclipse be visible in India?
In India, this lunar eclipse is going to be visible in West Bengal and its north-eastern parts and north-eastern states like Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Apart from this, the moon will be partially visible in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan.
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