Solar & Lunar Eclipses {year}
Complete guide to all eclipses in {year}. Learn dates, timings, visibility, astrological effects, and important dos and don'ts during Grahan.
Solar Eclipses (Surya Grahan)
2 Solar Eclipses in 2026:
- • March 17 - Partial Solar Eclipse
- • September 12 - Annular Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipses (Chandra Grahan)
2 Lunar Eclipses in 2026:
- • March 3 - Total Lunar Eclipse
- • August 28 - Total Lunar Eclipse
Detailed Eclipse Information
Eclipse Details
05:33 - 09:27 UTC
58 minutes (totality)
Virgo
Uttara Phalguni
Visibility
Description
The first eclipse of {year} is a total lunar eclipse visible across the Americas, Europe, and Africa. The Moon will turn a deep red color during totality.
Astrological Effects
Emotional intensity, health matters surface, service-related changes, analytical insights.
Eclipse Details
04:51 - 08:45 UTC
Maximum coverage 94%
Pisces
Uttara Bhadrapada
Visibility
Description
A partial solar eclipse visible from northern regions. The Moon will cover up to 94% of the Sun's disk at maximum.
Astrological Effects
Spiritual awakening, endings and completions, hidden matters revealed, intuitive insights.
Eclipse Details
02:23 - 06:17 UTC
63 minutes (totality)
Aquarius
Shatabhisha
Visibility
Description
The second total lunar eclipse of {year}, visible across much of the world. This is one of the longer total lunar eclipses.
Astrological Effects
Social changes, humanitarian concerns, technology disruptions, group dynamics shift.
Eclipse Details
14:23 - 18:17 UTC
Ring of fire visible for 2 min 18 sec
Virgo
Hasta
Visibility
Description
An annular solar eclipse creating a 'ring of fire' effect. The path of annularity crosses South America and the Atlantic.
Astrological Effects
Health focus, work changes, service improvements, analytical breakthroughs, skill development.
- ✓Chant mantras and prayers during eclipse
- ✓Take a bath before and after eclipse
- ✓Meditate and practice spiritual activities
- ✓Donate food and clothes after eclipse
- ✓Keep tulsi leaves in food items
- ✓Pregnant women should rest and chant mantras
- ✓Clean your home after eclipse ends
- ✓Offer water to the Sun after solar eclipse
- ✗Avoid eating during eclipse (Sutak period)
- ✗Don't start new ventures or sign contracts
- ✗Avoid traveling during eclipse
- ✗Don't look directly at solar eclipse
- ✗Avoid cooking during eclipse
- ✗Don't make important decisions
- ✗Avoid sleeping during eclipse
- ✗Don't use sharp objects
Aries
Health and service matters highlighted. Focus on daily routines and wellness practices.
Taurus
Creativity and romance affected. Children matters need attention. Speculative activities risky.
Gemini
Home and family matters surface. Property decisions need careful thought. Emotional foundations shift.
Cancer
Communication and siblings highlighted. Short travels affected. Learning opportunities arise.
Leo
Finances and values in focus. Income sources may change. Self-worth matters surface.
Virgo
Personal identity and self-expression highlighted. New beginnings possible. Health focus important.
Libra
Hidden matters and spirituality emphasized. Rest and retreat beneficial. Past karma surfaces.
Scorpio
Social circles and friendships affected. Group activities change. Long-term goals reassessed.
Sagittarius
Career and public image highlighted. Professional changes possible. Authority matters surface.
Capricorn
Higher learning and travel affected. Philosophical views shift. Legal matters need attention.
Aquarius
Transformation and shared resources highlighted. Joint finances need review. Deep changes occur.
Pisces
Partnerships and relationships in focus. Marriage matters highlighted. Contracts need review.
Understanding Eclipses in Vedic Astrology
In Vedic astrology, eclipses (Grahan) are considered powerful cosmic events that can trigger significant changes in our lives. Solar eclipses (Surya Grahan) occur during New Moon when the Moon blocks the Sun, while lunar eclipses (Chandra Grahan) occur during Full Moon when Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.
Eclipses are associated with the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu. Rahu causes solar eclipses by "swallowing" the Sun, while Ketu causes lunar eclipses. The effects of an eclipse are felt most strongly in the zodiac sign where it occurs and in the houses it activates in your birth chart.
The period before and after an eclipse is called Sutak, during which certain activities are traditionally avoided. However, this is also considered an auspicious time for spiritual practices, meditation, and mantra chanting. The energy of an eclipse can be harnessed for positive transformation when approached with awareness and intention.