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Chandra Grahan 2026: Eclipse is considered inauspicious in Hindu religion. Be it solar eclipse or lunar eclipse. At the same time, astronomy considers eclipse as an important astronomical event. There will be two lunar eclipses and two solar eclipses in the year 2026. Today we will talk about lunar eclipse. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon and blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon and the Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon.
Lunar eclipse occurs on Purnima Tithi. A total of 4 eclipses will occur in the year 2026, but only one of these lunar eclipses will be visible in India. In such a situation, let us know when the first lunar eclipse of the year 2026 is going to occur? Also let us know whether it will be visible in India or not.
When will the first lunar eclipse of 2026 occur? (Chandra Grahan 2026 Date)
The first lunar eclipse of the year will take place on the day of Holika Dahan, i.e. Chhoti Holi. This eclipse will be visible in India. Therefore its Sutak period will also be valid. According to Indian time, this lunar eclipse will take place on March 3. This day will be the full moon of Phalgun month. This lunar eclipse will start from 3:20 pm and will last till 6:47 pm i.e. 3 hours 27 minutes. This lunar eclipse will take place in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra and Leo zodiac sign.
Sutak Kaal Time of Lunar Eclipse 2026 (Chandra Grahan 2025 Sutak Kaal Time)
The Sutak period of the lunar eclipse will begin at 6:20 am on March 3. Sutak period will last till 6.46 pm. For children and elderly, Sutak period will be considered from 03:28 pm to 06:46 pm.
What is Sutak Kaal?
According to Hindu belief, the time before solar or lunar eclipse is considered as Sutak period. This time is inauspicious. During this time, cooking and eating, worship and auspicious work are prohibited. The doors of temples also remain closed during Sutak period. However, children, elderly and sick people are given relaxation in the rules of Sutak.
Where will the lunar eclipse be visible in India?
This lunar eclipse, which will occur on the full moon day of the month of Phalgun, will hit the north-eastern region of Bengal as well as the northeastern states like Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
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