Grahan 2027: Chandra Grahan and Surya Grahan dates
There are 5 eclipses in 2027: 3 Chandra Grahan (lunar) and 2 Surya Grahan (solar). One is visible in India: Total Surya Grahan (solar eclipse) on 2 August (Monday) (partial from India, 8% of the Sun covered in New Delhi). Times are in IST; Sutak is given only where the eclipse can be seen.
6 February 2027: Annular Surya Grahan (solar eclipse)
Saturday, Pausha Amavasya. Moon in Makara rashi, Dhanishtha nakshatra at the peak. Not visible anywhere in India, so there is no Sutak in India.
21 February 2027: Penumbral Chandra Grahan (lunar eclipse)
Sunday, Magha Purnima. Moon in Simha rashi, Magha nakshatra at the peak. This is a penumbral eclipse: the Moon only dims slightly, so it is not observed as a grahan and has no Sutak.
| Penumbral begins | 02:42 AM | Moon above horizon |
| Maximum (madhya) | 04:43 AM | Moon above horizon |
| Penumbral ends | 06:44 AM | Moon above horizon |
18 July 2027: Penumbral Chandra Grahan (lunar eclipse)
Sunday, Ashadha Purnima. Moon in Makara rashi, Uttara Ashadha nakshatra at the peak. This is a penumbral eclipse: the Moon only dims slightly, so it is not observed as a grahan and has no Sutak.
| Penumbral begins | 09:20 PM | Moon above horizon |
| Maximum (madhya) | 09:33 PM | Moon above horizon |
| Penumbral ends | 09:46 PM | Moon above horizon |
2 August 2027: Total Surya Grahan (solar eclipse)
Monday, Ashadha Amavasya. Moon in Karka rashi, Pushya nakshatra at the peak. From India it is a partial eclipse: 8% of the Sun is covered in New Delhi. Visible in all 10 cities below, so Sutak is observed across India.
| Eclipse begins (sparsh) | 03:54 PM | Sun above horizon |
| Maximum (madhya) | 04:29 PM | Sun above horizon |
| Eclipse ends (moksha) | 05:03 PM | Sun above horizon |
| City | Visible? | Sutak (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Yes | 03:54 AM – 05:03 PM |
| Mumbai | Yes | 03:47 AM – 05:31 PM |
| Kolkata | Yes | 04:14 AM – 05:12 PM |
| Chennai | Yes | 04:03 AM – 05:42 PM |
| Bengaluru | Yes | 03:59 AM – 05:43 PM |
| Hyderabad | Yes | 03:58 AM – 05:33 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Yes | 03:45 AM – 05:22 PM |
| Guwahati | Yes | 04:26 AM – 04:53 PM |
| Lucknow | Yes | 04:02 AM – 05:05 PM |
| Jaipur | Yes | 03:50 AM – 05:09 PM |
17 August 2027: Penumbral Chandra Grahan (lunar eclipse)
Tuesday, Shravana Purnima. Moon in Makara rashi, Dhanishtha nakshatra at the peak. This is a penumbral eclipse: the Moon only dims slightly, so it is not observed as a grahan and has no Sutak.
| Penumbral begins | 10:54 AM | below horizon |
| Maximum (madhya) | 12:44 PM | below horizon |
| Penumbral ends | 02:34 PM | below horizon |
What is Sutak?
Sutak is the inauspicious period before an eclipse. For a lunar eclipse it begins 9 hours (three prahars) before the eclipse starts, and for a solar eclipse 12 hours (four prahars) before. It ends when the eclipse ends. During Sutak temples close, cooking and eating are avoided, and puja is not performed; children, the elderly, the sick and pregnant women are traditionally exempted from fasting.
Sutak applies only where the eclipse can be seen. An eclipse that happens below your horizon — for example a solar eclipse at night in India — has no Sutak there. A penumbral lunar eclipse, where the Moon only dims slightly and no part is in the Earth's full shadow, is not treated as a grahan, so it has no Sutak either.
What to do during a grahan
- Before Sutak: put tulsi leaves or kusha grass in stored water, milk and cooked food.
- During the eclipse: chant or meditate — mantra japa is said to be many times more fruitful. Avoid eating, sleeping and starting new work.
- Pregnant women traditionally stay indoors and avoid using knives or needles.
- After the eclipse ends (moksha): bathe, sprinkle Ganga jal in the house, change clothes and give charity (daan) — grain, clothes or money.
- Never look at a solar eclipse with the naked eye, sunglasses or through a phone screen; use certified eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector. A lunar eclipse is safe to watch.
How these times are calculated
Eclipse contacts are computed with the Astronomy Engine library from the positions of the Sun and Moon, and visibility is checked for each city: an eclipse counts as visible when the Moon (or Sun) is above the horizon during the eclipse. Times are in IST and rounded to the minute. The Moon's rashi and nakshatra at the peak are sidereal (Lahiri), as used in Indian astrology.
Frequently asked questions
How many eclipses are there in 2027?
5: 3 lunar (21 February, penumbral; 18 July, penumbral; 17 August, penumbral) and 2 solar (6 February, annular; 2 August, total).
Which eclipses of 2027 can be seen in India?
Total Surya Grahan (solar eclipse) on 2 August (Monday) (partial from India, 8% of the Sun covered in New Delhi) — visible in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Lucknow, Jaipur. Sutak is observed only for these.
Does Sutak apply if the eclipse is not visible in India?
No. Sutak, temple closures and the eclipse rules apply only where the eclipse can be seen. The visibility table on this page shows each major city separately.
What is the difference between Chandra Grahan and Surya Grahan?
Chandra Grahan is a lunar eclipse: the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon, always on a Purnima (full moon). Surya Grahan is a solar eclipse: the Moon passes in front of the Sun, always on an Amavasya (new moon).
Is a penumbral lunar eclipse a grahan?
In the Hindu calendar, no. The Moon only passes through the Earth's faint outer shadow and the dimming is hard to see, so no Sutak or eclipse rituals are observed.