Chandra Grahan (Penumbral Lunar Eclipse) (चंद्र ग्रहण (उपच्छाया)) is an eclipse falling in the Hindu lunar month of माघ. 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: माघ
About This Eclipse
Penumbral lunar eclipse (maximum 04:42 IST on 21 February). The Moon is above the horizon in India before dawn, so it is visible from India, but a penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly and is hard to notice.
उपच्छाया चंद्र ग्रहण (अधिकतम 04:42 IST, 21 फ़रवरी)। भोर से पहले चंद्रमा क्षितिज के ऊपर रहेगा, इसलिए यह भारत से दिखाई देगा, पर उपच्छाया ग्रहण में चंद्रमा केवल हल्का धुंधला होता है और आसानी से नज़र नहीं आता।
Significance
Penumbral eclipses are barely visible to the naked eye. Religious observance varies by tradition.
Puja Vidhi (How to Observe)
Penumbral eclipses are subtle. Some traditions observe sutak, others do not. Chant mantras as precaution.
Regional Names
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chandra Grahan (Penumbral Lunar Eclipse)?
Chandra Grahan (Penumbral Lunar Eclipse) falls on Sunday, 21 February 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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