All Eclipse Dates in 2026
| Date | Type | IST Timing | Visible in India |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Surya Grahan Annular | 10:53 AM - 6:06 PM | Not Visible |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Chandra Grahan Total | 8:21 AM - 2:47 PM | Partial (East) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Surya Grahan Total | 4:16 PM - 9:47 PM | Not Visible |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Chandra Grahan Partial | 9:20 PM - 2:06 AM | Fully Visible |
Detailed Eclipse Information
FEBRUARY Surya Grahan - February 17, 2026
TypeAnnular Solar Eclipse (Ring of Fire)
Eclipse Begins10:53 AM IST
Maximum Eclipse2:30 PM IST
Eclipse Ends6:06 PM IST
VisibilityAntarctica, S. America, Africa
India VisibilityNot Visible
MARCH Chandra Grahan - March 3, 2026
TypeTotal Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
Penumbral Begins8:21 AM IST
Total Eclipse10:50 AM - 12:18 PM IST
Maximum Eclipse11:34 AM IST
Eclipse Ends2:47 PM IST
India VisibilityEastern India only (moon setting)
AUGUST Surya Grahan - August 12, 2026
TypeTotal Solar Eclipse
Eclipse Begins4:16 PM IST
Maximum Eclipse10:17 PM IST
Eclipse Ends9:47 PM IST
VisibilityArctic, Greenland, Iceland, Spain
India VisibilityNot Visible
SEPTEMBER Chandra Grahan - September 7, 2026
TypePartial Lunar Eclipse (91.8% coverage)
Penumbral Begins9:20 PM IST
Partial Eclipse10:42 PM - 12:44 AM IST
Maximum Eclipse11:43 PM IST
Eclipse Ends2:06 AM IST (Sep 8)
India VisibilityFully Visible All India
Sutak Timings for All Eclipses
What is Sutak? Sutak is the inauspicious period before an eclipse when religious activities, cooking, and eating are prohibited.
- Solar Eclipse: Sutak starts 12 hours before eclipse
- Lunar Eclipse: Sutak starts 9 hours before eclipse
- Note: Sutak is traditionally observed only where eclipse is visible
| Eclipse Date | Sutak Starts (IST) | Eclipse Maximum | Sutak Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17 (Solar) | Feb 17, 2:30 AM* | 2:30 PM | After bath, post 6:06 PM |
| Mar 3 (Lunar) | Mar 2, 11:21 PM | 11:34 AM | After bath, post 2:47 PM |
| Aug 12 (Solar) | Aug 12, 10:17 AM* | 10:17 PM | After bath, post 9:47 PM |
| Sep 7 (Lunar) | Sep 7, 12:20 PM | 11:43 PM | After bath, post 2:06 AM |
*Solar eclipses not visible in India - sutak observance is optional but followed by traditional families.
Key Takeaways for 2026
Most Important Eclipse
September 7 Lunar Eclipse is fully visible in India. Sutak must be strictly observed.
Solar Eclipses
Both solar eclipses (Feb & Aug) are not visible in India. Sutak optional.
Best for Observation
Sep 7 at 11:43 PM IST - 91.8% moon covered, visible across all India.
Pregnant Women
Stay indoors during all eclipses, especially Sep 7 (visible eclipse).
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