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Lunar Eclipse 2026 Date and Time: According to the Panchang, the first lunar eclipse of the year 2026 has started from 3:20 pm as per Indian time and will last till 6:46 pm. In this way, the total duration of the eclipse is approximately 3 hours 27 minutes i.e. 207 minutes. The partial phase of the lunar eclipse will be visible in Delhi-NCR at 6.26 pm. This will be the time when Earth's shadow begins to cover the edge of the Moon. According to astrology and religious beliefs, lunar eclipse is considered a very important event. Let us know in which other countries the eclipse will be visible before the eclipse starts in India.

In which parts of India and the world is the eclipse visible?

Eclipse North and Central America. In western parts like California and Los Angeles it will be visible very clearly before sunrise.

East Asia: In Japan (Tokyo), South Korea, China and Vietnam it will be visible with the rising moon in the evening.

Australia and New Zealand: Here it will be visible at night. The view of the blood moon will be very clear in Sydney and Melbourne.

Pacific Region: This eclipse will be visible overnight for its entire duration (approximately 5 hours 39 minutes) on the islands of the Pacific Ocean.

Major cities of India: In India, this eclipse can also be seen in big cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Patna in the evening.

What to do during eclipse?

remember god

Chanting mantras, meditation and bhajan-kirtan during the eclipse period is considered auspicious. You can chant Om Namah Shivay or the name of your favorite deity.

Light a lamp in the home temple

If possible, keep a lamp lit during the eclipse and pray for peace.

Pregnant women should take special care

According to religious beliefs, pregnant women should stay indoors and avoid using sharp objects.

take bath after eclipse ends

After the eclipse is over, it is considered auspicious to take bath and wear clean clothes.

What not to do during eclipse?

avoid eating

According to the scriptures, eating food during the eclipse is considered prohibited. If necessary, add basil leaves to the already prepared food.

avoid negative thinking

At this time, it is considered better to meditate on God with a calm mind.

don't argue with anyone

It is advised to avoid mental stress during the eclipse.

What does religious belief say?

From a religious point of view, lunar eclipse is considered a time for introspection and meditation. It is believed that chanting mantras and doing charity during this time gives special results. However, from a scientific point of view, a lunar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon, when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon and its shadow falls on the Moon.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.