Chandra Grahan Paush Purnima 2026: In the Hindu calendar, Purnima is the last date of the month and after it the new month begins. Paush Purnima is on Saturday 3 January 2026 and after this the month of Magh will start. Paush month is considered a very sacred date, which is especially auspicious for bathing, charity, fasting etc.

Why is there confusion about lunar eclipse

It is true that whenever a lunar eclipse occurs, it occurs only on the full moon day. But such an incident of lunar eclipse does not happen on the full moon date of every month but in special circumstances. In fact, the Moon’s orbit is inclined by about 5 degrees from the Earth’s orbit and due to this inclination, on most full moon days the Moon passes above or below the Earth’s shadow and an eclipse does not occur. A lunar eclipse occurs only when the Sun, Earth and Moon are completely aligned.

There is no lunar eclipse today?

Many people feel that today, on January 3, 2026, a lunar eclipse is taking place on the day of Paush Purnima. That’s why people are searching on the internet. But there has been no confirmation of eclipse occurring on this day through astrology, almanac or scientifically. That means today there is no lunar eclipse, but today the moon will be completely bright and will be full of 16 phases.

Special analysis by Dr. Anish Vyas, Director of Pal Balaji Astrology Institute, Jaipur, Jodhpur, has confirmed that, according to the calendar of 2026, Paush Purnima Tithi is not affected by the eclipse. Therefore, you do not need to take any precautions related to the eclipse. All auspicious works and religious rituals can be performed without any hindrance. But today on Paush Purnima there will be Rahukaal (3 January Rahu Kaal) from 09:50 to 11:08 in the morning. Do not do any auspicious work or worship at this time only.

When will the lunar eclipse occur in 2026 (Lunar Eclipse 2026 Date)

The first lunar eclipse of the year 2026 will take place on Holi (Holi 2026) on 3 March. This will be a total lunar eclipse, whose aura intensity will be 1.1526.

13 spectacular lunar events in 2026: The year 2026 is going to be great for astronomy lovers, because the upcoming lunar year will see many amazing views of the crescent moon and planets, as well as several supermoons, a total solar eclipse and a blood moon (total lunar eclipse).

Most of these astronomical events will be visible with naked eyes, but with the help of telescope and binoculars you will be able to see it more closely.

Dates related to moon sighting in the year 2026-

First supermoon of the year 2026

The first supermoon in the new year 2026 is going to occur on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The month of January is going to start with a great scene. When a wolf moon supermoon will appear in the sky.

This moon will be much larger in size and much brighter, which will be the first of three supermoons visible in the year 2026.

annular solar eclipse

Solar eclipse will occur on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. In a spectacular annular solar eclipse, the Moon will cover about 96 percent of the Sun’s center, leaving a glowing ring visible.

The full annular phase will be visible only from Antarctic research stations, while a partial eclipse will be visible from Antarctica and some areas of southern Africa and Argentina.

Crescent Moon and Mercury

Just after sunset on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, a very thin crescent moon will be visible low in the western sky, near the planet Mercury.

On this day, the Moon will be illuminated only 2 percent, it can be seen clearly with the help of binoculars, in which the planet Venus will be shining below and the planet Saturn will be shining upward.

Total lunar eclipse

From late night till morning on March 2-3, 2026. There are usually 3 total lunar eclipses, the last of which will occur in early March 2026 and the last in 2029. In the year 2025, there were two lunar eclipses, one of which surprised the astronomers of North America.

During this time in parts of western North America, Australia, New Zealand, East Asia and the Pacific, the full moon lunar eclipse will enter the Earth’s shadow and transform into a red blood moon lasting 58 minutes.

Crescent Moon and Venus

On March 20, 2026, bright Venus will be visible in a waxing crescent moon with 5 percent illumination above the planet, providing a chance to see the new moon near a bright planet about 45 minutes after sunset. It can be enjoyed with binoculars.

Crescent Moon, Venus and the Pleiades

Look west for a spectacular view of the setting stars of Orion an hour after sunset on April 19, 2026, when the 9 percent illuminated waxing crescent moon approaches the Pleiades, with bright Venus below.

total solar eclipse

On August 12, 2026, the Moon will completely cover the Sun for about 2 minutes and 18 seconds as seen from eastern Greenland, northern Spain and western Iceland. It will not be easy to see this extremely spectacular astronomical scene with the naked eye. There will be a small partial solar eclipse in North America and a deep partial solar eclipse will be visible across Europe.

partial lunar eclipse

The second lunar eclipse will be visible in Europe, Africa, North America and South America in the year 2026, but it will not be as grand as the first lunar eclipse that occurred in March.

The Moon will enter Earth’s shadow in space, but only 4 percent of it will come under Earth’s shadow, due to which the Moon’s surface will appear characteristically red. The edge of the Earth’s shadow will slowly move back and forth on the Moon, which will look spectacular even if there is no total eclipse.

Moon in a cluster of beehives

A beehive shaped star cluster, a wonderful group of stars which can be seen clearly with the help of a telescope. Just before dawn on September 8, 2026, the waning crescent will be directly below the Moon, making for a spectacular sight before sunrise in the eastern sky.

conjunction of moon and saturn

Saturn will be visible in the night sky on September 26, 2026, but it will be clearly visible only when the Moon passes close in the east just before the full moon.

Crescent Moon and Jupiter

Due to the distance of only 10 arc seconds between the Moon and Jupiter, a very rare and unique astronomical sight can be seen. It is best to see it in the east about 90 minutes before sunrise.

When the Moon is illuminated by about 20 percent and the Earth’s light is visible on its night side closest to the giant planet.

Crescent Moon with Mars and Jupiter

Mars will not be visible in the night sky for the first six months of 2026, but by October it will be visible in the south-east direction before sunrise.

On November 2, 2026, the waning crescent moon with 43 percent illumination will come close to Mars, just below which Jupiter will be visible.

Nearest supermoon after 2019

This year 3 supermoons will be visible. In which the first will be visible on 3 January, the second on 24 November and the third on 23 December 2026. The supermoon visible on December 23 is going to be special, because it will be visible closest to the full moon, which will be the closest since the year 2019.

It will be about 60 miles (100 km) further away than the supermoon seen on February 19, 2019, at a distance of just 221,668 miles, making it the largest and brightest full moon in nearly 8 years. But on 10 February 2028 and 30 March 2029, two supermoons will also come closer to the Earth.

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Solar and lunar eclipse 2026: There will be four eclipses in the new year. Solar and lunar eclipses have special significance in astrology. During this period, auspicious work and worship are prohibited. Negligence or behavior has adverse effects on physical and mental health.

Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas, Director of Pal Balaji Astrology Institute, Jaipur, Jodhpur, said that four eclipses will be seen in the year 2026 also. Of these, there will be two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses. A total of two lunar eclipses are going to occur in the year 2026.

The first solar eclipse of the year 2026 will occur in February and the lunar eclipse will occur in March. The second solar and lunar eclipse will take place in August. Let us tell you that in 2025, the first solar eclipse of the year took place on 29 March and the second on 21 September but was not visible in India.

The first lunar eclipse of the year took place on 14 March and the second on 7 September. In this, the second lunar eclipse was visible in India.

When and where will the first solar eclipse of 2026 occur?

Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that the first solar eclipse of the year will take place on 17th February. This will be a partial solar eclipse. Although this solar eclipse will also not be visible in India, but will be visible in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Mauritius, Antarctica and Tanzania and South American countries.

The second solar eclipse of the year will take place on August 12, 2026. This eclipse will occur on Hariyali Amavasya of Shravan month. Except India, it will be visible in North America, Africa, Europe, Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Spain.

First lunar eclipse segment of year 2026

Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that the first lunar eclipse of the year, Phalgun Purnima, will occur on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This will be a partial lunar eclipse. This eclipse will be visible in India as well as in many countries like Asia, Australia, North and South America.

Since this eclipse will be visible in India, its Sutak period will also be valid here. The second lunar eclipse of the year will take place on Friday, August 28, 2026. This will be a total lunar eclipse, but it will not be visible in India, hence Sutak period will not be valid. This eclipse will be visible mainly in North and South America, Europe and parts of Africa.

First solar eclipse on 17 February 2026

Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that the first solar eclipse of the year 2026 is going to occur on 17th February. This solar eclipse will not be visible in India. Therefore its Sutak period will also not be valid. The solar eclipse will be visible in South Africa, South Argentina and Antarctica.

Second solar eclipse on 12 August 2026

Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that the second solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 will be visible in parts of the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia and Portugal. People here will be able to see the complete solar eclipse.

There will be complete darkness here for some time during the day. A partial solar eclipse will be visible in some parts of North America, Europe and Western Africa on this day.

First lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026

Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas said that there will be two lunar eclipses in the year 2026, but only one of them will be visible in India. The first lunar eclipse will occur on the full moon day of Phalgun month, while the second will occur on Shravan full moon day.

The first lunar eclipse of the year 2026 will take place on March 3, on the Shukla Purnima day of Phalgun month. This eclipse will be visible in many countries like Asia, Australia, North and South America. Since this eclipse will be visible in India, its Sutak period will also be valid here.

Second lunar eclipse on 28 August 2026

Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas said that the second lunar eclipse of the year will take place on Friday, 28 August 2026. This will be a total lunar eclipse. But this will not be visible in India. Therefore, even its Sutak will not be valid here. This eclipse will be visible mainly in North and South America, Europe and parts of Africa.

Only lunar eclipse will be visible in India

Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas said that there will be two lunar eclipses in a year, but only one of them will be visible in India. The first lunar eclipse will occur on the full moon day of Phalgun month, while the second will occur on Shravan full moon day. But only the lunar eclipse of March 3 can be seen in India. The eclipse of August 28 will not be visible from India, hence only one lunar eclipse will be directly visible in the country.

fear of natural disasters

Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas said that due to four eclipses, there will be more outbreak of natural disasters than time. There are indications of earthquake, flood, tsunami, plane crashes.

There is very little possibility of loss of life in a natural disaster. Sad news from films and politics. There will be a boom in business. There will be reduction in diseases. Employment opportunities will increase. Income will increase. Possibility of plane crash.

Political instability i.e. political environment will be high all over the world. There will be more political allegations and counter-allegations. There will be changes in the power organization. Tension will start on the borders all over the world. Situations of agitation, violence, protests, strikes, bank scams, riots and arson may arise.

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