Eclipse is considered an astronomical event. However, in astrology and religion, there is a mention of sun and lunar eclipse. According to science, the lunar eclipse appears when the Earth, Sun and Moon fall into a straight line, so that the shadow of the earth falls on the moon and the moon is completely behind the Earth.
The lunar eclipse usually takes place on the night of the full moon (full lunar). When and how many lunar eclipses will be taken in the year 2026. Which of these lunar eclipses will appear in India and will the sutak be valid here. Let us know all the information related to the lunar eclipse in 2026.
There will be two lunar eclipses in 2026
A total of two lunar eclipses will be held in 2026, in which the first lunar eclipse will be held in the month of March and the second in the month of August. There will be a complete and the other partial lunar eclipse. Let us know about the date and sutak of lunar eclipse.
First lunar eclipse- The first lunar eclipse of 2026 will be held on Tuesday 3 March. This Khandgrass will be lunar eclipse. According to Panchag, Falgun Purnima will be on this day. The eclipse will start at 6.26 pm Indian time and will end at 06:46 pm. The total duration of the eclipse will be 20 minutes 28 seconds. This eclipse can be seen in countries like Asia, Australia and North and South America. Due to appearance in India, the sutak of lunar eclipse will also be valid here. The sutak will start from 09 am 39 minutes in the morning and will end at 06:46 pm.
Second lunar eclipse- The second lunar eclipse of 2026 will be held on Friday 28 August 2026. However, this eclipse will not be seen in India. Therefore, its sutak will not be valid here. This lunar eclipse can be seen in places like North and South America, Europe and Africa.
Lunar eclipse
In Hinduism, lunar eclipse is considered a special religious phenomenon. When the lunar eclipse is not clear from the naked eyes, it does not have religious importance nor the sutak is valid. But when the eclipse is visible, the rules of sutak have to be followed. Please tell that the sutak is taken 9 hours before the lunar eclipse. Sutak is a time period in which some activities like food, worship, sleeping, study or entertainment etc. are prohibited. During the Sutak, worship is not done in most temples.
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