When is the next eclipse (grahanam) in India?

The next eclipse is a partial lunar eclipse (chandra grahanam) on Friday, August 28, 2026, peaking at 9:42 AM IST in Shatabhisha nakshatra. Local visibility depends on your city — check your sky on this page.

Which nakshatras are affected by the Friday, August 28, 2026 grahanam?

The eclipse occurs in Shatabhisha (శతభిషం). Traditionally the janma, anujanma and trijanma stars are affected: Shatabhisha (శతభిషం), Ardra (ఆర్ద్ర), Swati (స్వాతి). People born under these stars are advised grahana shanti remedies.

What should be avoided during a grahanam?

Traditionally, eating during the eclipse is avoided (food is avoided from 12 hours before a solar eclipse and 9 hours before a lunar eclipse; children, the elderly and the unwell are exempt), temples remain closed, and new ventures are not started. These observances apply only where the eclipse is visible.

What should be done after a grahanam ends?

Take a bath immediately after the eclipse ends (grahana moksha snanam), clean the house and puja area, and give charity — rice, sesame (til), clothes or annadanam. Japa done during the eclipse is considered especially powerful.

Eclipses 2026 — గ్రహణాలు | Surya & Chandra Grahanam Dates, Timings, Nakshatra Effects

Every upcoming solar eclipse (సూర్యగ్రహణం) and lunar eclipse (చంద్రగ్రహణం), computed from astronomical data: the exact peak time in IST, the nakshatra in which the eclipse occurs, which janma nakshatras are traditionally affected, and the do's, don'ts and remedies followed in Telugu households. The interactive page also shows whether each eclipse is visible from your city.

Next eclipse

Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahanam) on Friday, August 28, 2026 (peak 9:42 AM IST). It occurs in Shatabhisha (శతభిషం) nakshatra; the traditionally affected stars are Shatabhisha (శతభిషం), Ardra (ఆర్ద్ర), Swati (స్వాతి).

Upcoming eclipses

Friday, August 28, 2026: Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahanam) — peak 9:42 AM IST, in Shatabhisha (శతభిషం) nakshatra, 97% coverage. Affected stars: Shatabhisha, Ardra, Swati.
Saturday, February 6, 2027: Annular Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahanam) — peak 9:29 PM IST, in Dhanishta (ధనిష్ఠ) nakshatra, 86% coverage. Affected stars: Dhanishta, Mrigashira, Chitra.
Sunday, February 21, 2027: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahanam) — peak 4:42 AM IST, in Magha (మఖ) nakshatra, 0% coverage. Affected stars: Magha, Mula, Ashwini.
Sunday, July 18, 2027: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahanam) — peak 9:32 PM IST, in Uttara Ashadha (ఉత్తరాషాఢ) nakshatra, 0% coverage. Affected stars: Uttara Ashadha, Krittika, Uttara Phalguni.
Monday, August 2, 2027: Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahanam) — peak 3:36 PM IST, in Pushya (పుష్యమి) nakshatra, 100% coverage. Affected stars: Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada.
Tuesday, August 17, 2027: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahanam) — peak 12:43 PM IST, in Dhanishta (ధనిష్ఠ) nakshatra, 0% coverage. Affected stars: Dhanishta, Mrigashira, Chitra.
Wednesday, January 12, 2028: Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahanam) — peak 9:43 AM IST, in Punarvasu (పునర్వసు) nakshatra, 3% coverage. Affected stars: Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada.
Wednesday, January 26, 2028: Annular Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahanam) — peak 8:37 PM IST, in Shravana (శ్రావణం) nakshatra, 85% coverage. Affected stars: Shravana, Rohini, Hasta.

Recent eclipses (past year)

Wednesday, August 12, 2026: Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahanam) — peak 11:15 PM IST, in Ashlesha (ఆశ్లేష) nakshatra, 100% coverage. Affected stars: Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Revati.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026: Total Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahanam) — peak 5:03 PM IST, in Purva Phalguni (పుబ్బ) nakshatra, 100% coverage. Affected stars: Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Bharani.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026: Annular Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahanam) — peak 5:41 PM IST, in Dhanishta (ధనిష్ఠ) nakshatra, 93% coverage. Affected stars: Dhanishta, Mrigashira, Chitra.
Monday, September 22, 2025: Partial Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahanam) — peak 1:11 AM IST, in Uttara Phalguni (ఉత్తర) nakshatra. Affected stars: Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Krittika.
Sunday, September 7, 2025: Total Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahanam) — peak 11:41 PM IST, in Purva Bhadrapada (పూర్వాభాద్ర) nakshatra, 100% coverage. Affected stars: Purva Bhadrapada, Punarvasu, Vishakha.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next eclipse (grahanam) in India?: The next eclipse is a partial lunar eclipse (chandra grahanam) on Friday, August 28, 2026, peaking at 9:42 AM IST in Shatabhisha nakshatra. Local visibility depends on your city — check your sky on this page.
Which nakshatras are affected by the Friday, August 28, 2026 grahanam?: The eclipse occurs in Shatabhisha (శతభిషం). Traditionally the janma, anujanma and trijanma stars are affected: Shatabhisha (శతభిషం), Ardra (ఆర్ద్ర), Swati (స్వాతి). People born under these stars are advised grahana shanti remedies.
What should be avoided during a grahanam?: Traditionally, eating during the eclipse is avoided (food is avoided from 12 hours before a solar eclipse and 9 hours before a lunar eclipse; children, the elderly and the unwell are exempt), temples remain closed, and new ventures are not started. These observances apply only where the eclipse is visible.
What should be done after a grahanam ends?: Take a bath immediately after the eclipse ends (grahana moksha snanam), clean the house and puja area, and give charity — rice, sesame (til), clothes or annadanam. Japa done during the eclipse is considered especially powerful.