Grahan · ग्रहण
Grahan 2026 and 2027: chandra and surya grahan dates and timings
Every lunar and solar eclipse of 2026 and 2027, with its timings in IST, whether it is seen from your city and when sutak begins.
Next eclipse seen from Nagpur: Partial solar eclipse on 02 Aug 2027, visible 3:58 pm to 5:23 pm IST.
Eclipses in 2026
| Date | Eclipse | Time (IST) | Seen from Nagpur | Sutak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | Annular solar eclipse वलयाकार सूर्य ग्रहण | Peak 5:41 pm | No | Not observed (not seen here) |
| 03 Mar 2026 | Total lunar eclipse पूर्ण चंद्र ग्रहण | 3:19 pm to 6:47 pm Peak 5:03 pm, total 4:33 pm to 5:33 pm | Yes, 6:19 pm to 6:47 pm Already under way at moonrise | From 6:19 am |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Total solar eclipse पूर्ण सूर्य ग्रहण | Peak 11:15 pm | No | Not observed (not seen here) |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Partial lunar eclipse खंडग्रास चंद्र ग्रहण | 8:03 am to 11:22 am Peak 9:42 am | No | Not observed (not seen here) |
Eclipses in 2027
| Date | Eclipse | Time (IST) | Seen from Nagpur | Sutak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2027 | Annular solar eclipse वलयाकार सूर्य ग्रहण | Peak 9:29 pm | No | Not observed (not seen here) |
| 21 Feb 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse उपच्छाया चंद्र ग्रहण | 2:41 am to 6:43 am Peak 4:42 am | Yes, 2:41 am to 6:41 am | None for a penumbral eclipse |
| 18 Jul 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse उपच्छाया चंद्र ग्रहण | 9:20 pm to 9:45 pm Peak 9:32 pm | Yes, 9:20 pm to 9:45 pm | None for a penumbral eclipse |
| 02 Aug 2027 | Total solar eclipse पूर्ण सूर्य ग्रहण Partial from Nagpur | 3:58 pm to 5:23 pm Peak 4:42 pm | Yes, 3:58 pm to 5:23 pm | From 3:58 am |
| 17 Aug 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse उपच्छाया चंद्र ग्रहण | 10:53 am to 2:33 pm Peak 12:43 pm | No | Not observed (not seen here) |
Lunar eclipse times are the umbral phase (when part of the Moon is in the Earth’s shadow); solar eclipse times are for the chosen city. Computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon with the astronomy-engine library; visibility needs the Moon or Sun above the horizon.
Sutak and what families do
Sutak begins about 9 hours before a lunar eclipse and 12 hours before a solar eclipse, and ends when the eclipse ends. It is observed only where the eclipse is seen.
- Cooking and eating are usually avoided from the start of sutak until the eclipse ends; children, the elderly, the unwell and pregnant women are commonly exempted for most of the sutak.
- Temples close their doors during sutak and open after the eclipse with cleaning and worship.
- Many people chant, pray or meditate during the eclipse, and bathe and give charity after it ends.
- Tulsi leaves are commonly placed in stored food and water before sutak begins.
- Pregnant women are traditionally asked to stay indoors during the eclipse.
For the day’s tithi and nakshatra see the panchang; for how an eclipse touches your own chart, the Kundli and your rashi.
Questions about grahan
How many eclipses are there in 2026?
4: 2 lunar and 2 solar. The table shows which of them can be seen from your city.
What is sutak?
A period before an eclipse when cooking, eating and worship in temples are traditionally avoided: about 9 hours before a lunar eclipse and 12 hours before a solar eclipse begins. It is observed only where the eclipse is seen.
Is sutak observed if the eclipse is not seen in India?
Traditionally no. Sutak and the eclipse rules apply where the eclipse is visible, which is why the table checks visibility for your city.
Why does the time differ between cities?
A lunar eclipse happens at the same moment everywhere, but the Moon may not have risen yet in some cities. A solar eclipse differs by place: its start, end and how much of the Sun is covered change across India.
What is a penumbral (upchhaya) lunar eclipse?
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s faint outer shadow, so it dims slightly. Most panchangs do not treat it as a grahan, and no sutak is observed.
Can I look at a solar eclipse?
Never with the naked eye or ordinary sunglasses. Use certified eclipse glasses or watch a projection; the Sun can damage the eyes even when most of it is covered.