A deep partial lunar eclipse, also known as Chandra Grahan, will take place on Friday, August 28, 2026. During the celestial event, the Moon will pass through almost all of the Earth's dark central shadow, creating a striking partial eclipse.
However, skywatchers in India will not be able to witness the phenomenon as the Moon will not be visible from the country during the eclipse.
The eclipse will be visible across several parts of the world between August 27 and August 28, depending on local time zones. The main viewing regions include much of the Americas, Europe, Africa and western Asia.
Will Chandra Grahan 2026 Be Visible In India?
The answer is no. According to Panchang calculations for New Delhi, Bengaluru and many other Indian cities, neither the penumbral nor the partial lunar eclipse will be visible from India, reported Times of India.
Astronomers explain that the Moon will not be in a suitable position above the horizon for Indian observers when the eclipse occurs. As a result, people in India will not be able to watch any phase of the Chandra Grahan.
What Are The Chandra Grahan 2026 Timings In India?
Although the eclipse will not be visible in India, the global eclipse stages converted into Indian Standard Time (IST) are as follows:
-Penumbral eclipse begins: 6:55 AM
-Partial eclipse starts: 8:04 AM
-Maximum eclipse: 9:43 AM
-Partial eclipse ends: 11:21 AM
-Penumbral eclipse ends: 12:30 PM
The entire penumbral phase will last around 5 hours and 35 minutes, while the darker partial eclipse phase will continue for about 3 hours and 16 minutes.