Lunar Eclipse 2026 dates based on Hindu calendar – India Standard Time. There are two lunar eclipses – Chandra Grahan – in 2026. The Chandra Grahan on March 3, 2026 is visible in India and the one on August 28, 2026 is not visible and is followed in India. Detail dates of all Chandra Grahanam in 2026 with time and map are given below:
Chandra Grahan on March 3, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse (Visible In India)
Total Eclipse begins at 4:34 PM on March 3
This eclipse is visible in India.
As it is visible in India, the Grahan is followed in India
by panchangs, calendars and temples.
Hindu temples in India will remain closed as per tradition.
It is a Total Lunar Eclipse – Purna Chandra Grahan – and is visible mainly in East Asia, Australia, Pacific, Americas.
You need to follow the rituals only if you are staying in
the place where the grahan is taking place. The temples in East Asia, Australia,
Pacific where the grahan is visible might remain closed.
As per Indian Standard Time the eclipse time will be
from 4:34 PM on March 3 to 5:33 PM on March 3 (IST).
The eclipse starts at 2:14 PM on March 3
Partial eclipse begins - 3:20 PM on March 3
Total Eclipse begins at 4:34 PM on March 3
Mid eclipse is at 5:04 PM on March 3
Total Eclipse ends - 5:33 PM on March 3
Partial eclipse ends - 6:47 PM on March 3
Eclipse ends at 7:53 PM on March 3
Chandra Grahan on August 28, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse (Not Visible In India)
This eclipse is not visible in India.
As it is not visible in India, the Grahan is not followed in
India by panchangs, calendars and temples.
Hindu temples in India will not remain closed as per tradition.
It is a Total Lunar Eclipse – Purna Chandra Grahan – and is visible mainly in East Pacific, Americas, Europe, Africa. (GMT time is 1:23 AM to 7:01 AM)
You need to follow the rituals only if you are staying in
the place where the grahan is taking place. The temples in US, Canada, and
other regions where the grahan is visible might remain closed.
As per Indian Standard Time the eclipse time will be from 6:53 AM to 12:31 PM on August 28 (IST).