What Is the Khandagrasa Chandra Grahan?

A Khandagrasa Chandra Grahan (খণ্ডগ্রাস চন্দ্রগ্রহণ) is the Sanskrit/Bengali term for a partial lunar eclipse — an event where only part of the Moon passes into the darkest part of Earth’s shadow (the umbra), while the rest remains in the lighter penumbral shadow. On 27–28 August 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will occur, with the Moon’s diameter covered by Earth’s umbral shadow at its peak — deep enough that the eclipsed portion often takes on a reddish, “blood moon” hue.

Astronomically, this eclipse belongs to Saros series 138 and occurs with the Moon in the sign of Aquarius (Kumbha Rashi) / Purva Bhadrapada–Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra region.

Date & Exact Timings

Times are approximate (rounded to the nearest minute); use a local eclipse calculator for your exact city.

Where Will It Be Visible? Important Note for India & Bangladesh

This eclipse will be visible from Europe, Africa, North America, and South America, where it occurs during the local night. Because the entire event happens during daytime in India and Bangladesh, the Moon will be below the horizon there — this eclipse will NOT be visible from India or Bangladesh.

Under traditional rules, when a Chandra Grahan is not visible from a location, the Sutak Kaal (the pre-eclipse restriction period) is generally not observed there. Many panchang followers in India/Bangladesh will therefore not need to follow Sutak restrictions for this particular eclipse, though astrologers still discuss its effect on the rashis based on the planetary transit itself. If you follow a specific family or temple tradition, it’s always wise to confirm with your local priest or panchang.

Rashi (Zodiac) Effects — Good & Challenging Signs

As the Moon transits Kumbha Rashi (Aquarius) during this eclipse, traditional Vedic astrology assigns favourable and cautionary effects by houses counted from Kumbha:

These are traditional astrological interpretations meant for reflection and guidance — not scientific or medical predictions.

What Jyotish & Tantra Suggest Doing

• Chant the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra or your ishta-devata mantra quietly during the eclipse window.
• Avoid starting new ventures, signing major contracts, or travel bookings during the eclipse period, where visible.
• Keep a small idol or picture of the deity covered, and resume worship only after the eclipse ends, followed by a bath and change of clothes.
• Donate food, clothes, or grains to the needy after the eclipse — considered auspicious for neutralising negative planetary effects.
• Meditation and quiet introspection are traditionally favoured over sleep during the eclipse hours (where locally visible).
• Since this eclipse is not visible from India/Bangladesh, strict Sutak-related food/temple restrictions are not mandatory there — normal daily routine may continue, though personal/family tradition always takes precedence.

Guidance for Pregnant Women

In regions where the eclipse is actually visible (Europe, Africa, the Americas), traditional belief recommends the following precautions for expecting mothers:

• Avoid going outdoors or viewing the eclipse directly during the visible partial phase.
• Avoid using sharp objects such as knives, scissors, or needles during the eclipse window.
• Keep a few blades of durva grass or tulsi leaves in stored food, milk, and drinking water as a traditional protective practice.
• Rest calmly, chant softly, and avoid strong emotional stress or arguments.
• After the eclipse ends, bathe and change clothes before resuming normal activity.

Since the eclipse is not visible from India/Bangladesh, these precautions are primarily relevant for readers in the visible regions. This is traditional guidance, not medical advice — always consult your doctor for pregnancy-related health decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this eclipse visible in India? No — it occurs during Indian daytime, so the Moon is below the horizon.

Will Sutak Kaal apply in India? Generally no, since Sutak rules are tied to local visibility.

Is it safe to view a partial lunar eclipse? Yes — unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are completely safe to watch with the naked eye from regions where it’s visible.

When is the next eclipse after this one? A solar eclipse follows roughly two weeks later or earlier in most eclipse seasons — check our site for the next update.