Surya & Chandra Grahan
Upcoming Eclipses (Grahan)
as of 25 August 2026 · times in IST
The upcoming solar (Surya Grahan) and lunar (Chandra Grahan) eclipses, with each one's type and whether it is visible from India — which is what determines whether Sutak is observed. Computed with the Swiss Ephemeris.
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Fri, 28 Aug, 2026, 09:42 am
Annular Solar Eclipse
Sat, 6 Feb, 2027, 09:29 pm
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Sun, 21 Feb, 2027, 04:42 am
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Sun, 18 Jul, 2027, 09:33 pm
Total Solar Eclipse
Mon, 2 Aug, 2027, 03:36 pm
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Tue, 17 Aug, 2027, 12:43 pm
Sutak is observed only for eclipses visible in India. Times shown are the moment of maximum eclipse in IST.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Grahan (eclipse)?
The next eclipse is a Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026, 09:42 am IST — not visible from India. The full upcoming list is above.
What is Sutak, and when does it apply?
Sutak is the inauspicious period before and during an eclipse when temple worship and auspicious activities are paused. Crucially, Sutak applies only when the eclipse is visible at your location. If an eclipse is not visible in India, Sutak is not observed there.
How long before an eclipse does Sutak begin?
For a solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) Sutak typically begins about 12 hours before; for a lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) about 9 hours before. It applies only if the eclipse is visible at the location.
How are these eclipse timings calculated?
The eclipse moments are computed with the Swiss Ephemeris. India visibility is determined from the eclipse geometry at Indian coordinates — for a solar eclipse whether any part is obscured, and for a lunar eclipse whether the Moon is above the horizon during the eclipse.