Lunar Eclipse 2026: When, where to watch; city wise timing in India

Lunar Eclipse 2026: Today, on the full moon day of the month of Phalgun, the first and largest lunar eclipse of 2026 is taking place. This lunar eclipse will last approximately 3 hours and 27 minutes. The lunar eclipse will begin at 3:21 pm. Lunar Eclipse 2026: When, where to watch; city wise timing in India.

According to scriptural rules, the Sutak period for the lunar eclipse begins nine hours before the eclipse. Consequently, the Sutak period for the lunar eclipse has come into effect in all parts of the country from 6:21 am today.

Lunar Eclipse 2026: When, where to watch; city wise timing in India

Delhi from 6:21 pm, 29 percent eclipse visible

Jalandhar from 6:29 pm, 25 percent eclipse visible

Dehradun from 6:27 pm, 29 percent eclipse visible

Varanasi from 6:02 pm, 65 percent eclipse visible

Chandigarh from 6:22 pm, 28 percent eclipse visible

Jammu from 6:31 pm, 23 percent eclipse visible

Imphal from 5:13 pm, total eclipse visible, 96 percent eclipse visible.

When will the lunar eclipse be visible in which city in India:

The lunar eclipse will be visible in many cities across India today. The moon will rise first in Arunachal Pradesh, where the lunar eclipse will already be underway. The lunar eclipse will be visible in Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh, at 5:03 pm.

Chandra Grahan 2026 Do’s and Don’ts:

New and auspicious tasks should be avoided during the lunar eclipse.

Bath and donations should be made during the Sutak period and the eclipse period.

Chanting mantras and reciting stotras are considered very beneficial.

Meditation, havan, and kirtan are considered auspicious during the eclipse.

After the lunar eclipse or at sunrise the next day, one should bathe and donate to a worthy Brahmin.

The longest duration of the lunar eclipse will be visible here in India.

During the lunar eclipse, the entire eclipse will be visible from the peak to the end in India’s northeastern states. In Imphal, up to 96 percent of the lunar eclipse will be visible. Moonrise in Manipur will occur at 5:14 pm, allowing for a full view of the lunar eclipse.

The duration of the lunar eclipse here will be 1 hour 33 minutes. A similar lunar eclipse will be visible from Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh, will see the longest duration of the eclipse, lasting 1 hour 44 minutes.

The Sutak period for the first lunar eclipse of the year has begun, and the rules of Sutak will now be valid until 6:47 pm. According to the scriptures, it is best to chant mentally from the Sutak period until the eclipse ends.

One should adopt a virtuous and restrained life during the Sutak period. Digging the ground and eating other people’s food during the eclipse are also prohibited in the scriptures.

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