Chandra Grahan (Penumbral Lunar Eclipse) (चंद्र ग्रहण (उपच्छाया)) is an eclipse falling in the Hindu lunar month of श्रावण. An eclipse is an astronomical event, not an annual tithi observance: its date and time are computed from the positions of the Sun, the Moon and the lunar nodes. No eclipse fast is marked for India for this eclipse.
Chandra Grahan (Penumbral Lunar Eclipse)
चंद्र ग्रहण (उपच्छाया)
Hindu month: श्रावण
About This Eclipse
Penumbral lunar eclipse (maximum 12:44 IST, when the Moon is below the horizon in India). It is seen over the Americas and the Pacific. Not visible from India.
उपच्छाया चंद्र ग्रहण (अधिकतम 12:44 IST, जब भारत में चंद्रमा क्षितिज के नीचे होगा)। यह अमेरिका और प्रशांत क्षेत्र से दिखेगा। यह भारत से दिखाई नहीं देगा।
Significance
Penumbral eclipse — minimal religious observance required.
Puja Vidhi (How to Observe)
Penumbral eclipses are subtle. Chant mantras as precaution.
Regional Names
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chandra Grahan (Penumbral Lunar Eclipse)?
Chandra Grahan (Penumbral Lunar Eclipse) falls on Tuesday, 17 August 2027. Eclipse dates and times are computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon with the Swiss Ephemeris; they are not set by a yearly tithi.
Is Chandra Grahan (Penumbral Lunar Eclipse) a fasting day?
No eclipse fast or sutak is marked for India for this eclipse. The eclipse fast and sutak are kept only where an eclipse is visible.
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