Chandra Grahan 2026 today: Check Lunar Eclipse start and end time, city-wise timings, best tips to watch Blood Moon safely and more
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Chandra Grahan will start on 3 March 2026 at 15:20 and will end at 18:47 in the evening. The moon will be visible in India from 18:26 onwards and maximum visibility will start from 18:33 to 18:40.
According to astronomical calculations, the main stages are:
Penumbral stage: 14:14 – 16:58
Partial eclipse begins: 15:20
Total lunar eclipse begins: 16:34
Maximum eclipse: 17:03 Total stage finishes: 17:32
Eclipse terminates completely: Between 18:47 and 19:53
Chandra Grahan: Sutak Timings
On March 3, Sutak kaal will start at 6:23 am and will end with the Eclipse.
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Chandra Grahan India what can you tell me?
People in India will not be able to see Chandra Grahan from the beginning. By the time the moon rises over most cities, the eclipse will have already begun and is nearing its end. This means that the last phase of the eclipse will be visible to Indians and it depends on the time and geography.
The Lunar Eclipse will begin at 15.20 on March 3, 2026 and will end at 18.47 in the evening. The moon will be visible in India from 18:26 onwards and maximum visibility will start from 18:33 to 18:40.
Chandra Grahan in India: City based timings
City/State
Beginning of the Penumbral Stage
End of Penumbral Stage
Andhra Pradesh
17:18
19:53
assam
17:04
19:53
bihar
17:37
19:53
Chandigarh
18:22
19:53
delhi
18:21
19:53
karnataka
18:24
19:53
| City/State | Beginning of the Penumbral Stage | End of Penumbral Stage |
| Andhra Pradesh | 17:18 | 19:53 |
| assam | 17:04 | 19:53 |
| bihar | 17:37 | 19:53 |
| Chandigarh | 18:22 | 19:53 |
| delhi | 18:21 | 19:53 |
| karnataka | 18:24 | 19:53 |
Only the last phase of the lunar eclipse will be visible in India as the moon will rise later in the evening. The eclipse will be visible between 6.20 pm and 6.30 pm IST in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai. Viewers will get a better view as the Moon rises earlier in northeastern states like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and West Bengal.
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Chandra Grahan 2026: Start and end time
Chandra Grahan on 3 March 2026 will start at 15:20 and will end at 18:47.
The lunar eclipse will last a few hours in total.
Only the final phase of the eclipse will be visible in India.
Indians can watch the eclipse for about 15 minutes from 18:30 to 18:47 after moonrise.
Visibility will be limited as the moon will rise in the late evening.
People in West Bengal, Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh will have a better view.
Northeastern states have increased visibility due to the Moon rising earlier there.
Chandra Grahan 2026: How to watch?
1.When the sky is clear and you can see the eastern horizon, this is the ideal time to witness it.
2. If you have binoculars or a small telescope, you can see the changing phases and colors of the Moon more vividly.
3. Choose a location that is open and away from city lights for the best view. The place should be free from pollution.
