Know the lunar eclipse 2026 date, Chandra Grahan time, total eclipse details, and visibility in India and worldwide.
Check lunar eclipse 2026 date, total Chandra Grahan timing, global visibility, India view details, and key astronomical facts.
Lunar Eclipse 2026: A lunar eclipse, also known as Chandra Grahan, will take place on the Earth when it occurs between the Sun and the Moon. This will cast its shadow on the Moon. In 2026, skywatchers are eager to know the exact dates, time, visibility details, and whether a total lunar eclipse will be seen in India and around the world.
In 2026, a total lunar eclipse will happen on March 3. Another lunar eclipse is likely to occur lately in the year in September (a partial/penumbral phase depending on global visibility).
A total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) will take place on March 3, 2026, which coincides with Holika Dahan. People are likely to observe sutak kaal according to astrological beliefs. This is an inauspicious time before they conduct rituals. Yet the celebrations proceed according to their scheduled times while people take necessary safety measures.
The March 3, 2026, total lunar eclipse will have limited or no full visibility in most parts of India, as the Moon may set before the total phase becomes clearly visible. However, partial phases could be seen depending on location and timing.
The March 2026 total lunar eclipse will be clearly visible to people in North America, South America, and various areas of Europe, Africa, and the Pacific region. People can see the lunar eclipse according to their local moonrise and moonset times, which vary by time zone.
The Moon will look red during a total lunar eclipse because of the Earth’s atmosphere scatters sunlight. This will create the effect which is known as a Blood Moon.
The eclipse will start in the early hours (UTC timing). Exact local timing varies by country. The total phase is expected around late night to early morning hours globally.
No, lunar eclipses happen 2–5 times a year. As per the research, total lunar eclipses at the same location are less frequent.
The March 3, 2026, total lunar eclipse will be a major astronomical event, with global visibility varying by region. Check local timings to witness this celestial phenomenon safely.
