When Is the Eclipse? (with Sutak)
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The short answer: an eclipse is an astronomical event. In a solar eclipse the Moon covers the Sun, in a lunar eclipse the Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon. In our count in the ten years 2026 to 2035 the world has 22 solar and 23 lunar eclipses, about 4 to 5 a year. But from Bhopal only 5 solar and 13 lunar of them are seen. In tradition the sutak is held for an eclipse that is seen. Check for your city above, then read below.
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How It Is Calculated
- Eclipse dates were found from the real motion of the Sun, Moon and Earth.
- Start, peak and end were taken for your city.
- All times are shown in Indian Standard Time (IST).
How To Read Your Result · When Is the Eclipse?
| Result | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Visible or not | Whether the eclipse is seen fully, partly or not at all from your city. The sutak of one that is not seen is not held in tradition |
| Touch and release time | The time the eclipse begins (touch), peaks and ends (release), according to your city |
| Sutak | In tradition from 12 hours before a solar eclipse and 9 hours before a lunar one. It is a custom, not a matter of science |
How An Eclipse Happens · When Is the Eclipse?
On Amavasya the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth. If it is near the Rahu–Ketu points of the Moon’s orbit (where the orbits cross), a solar eclipse forms.
On Purnima the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. Near Rahu–Ketu its shadow makes a lunar eclipse.
That is why eclipses happen not on every Amavasya–Purnima but on some. At least 4 happen every year.
A solar eclipse is seen from a small part of the Earth, while a lunar eclipse from the night half of the world. That is why in our count more lunar eclipses were seen from Bhopal.
Our Count · When Is the Eclipse?
We found the eclipses of every year from 2026 to 2035 with the astronomy engine. Penumbral lunar ones were counted too.
In ten years there were 22 solar and 23 lunar eclipses. From Bhopal 5 solar (partial) and 13 lunar (full or in part) were seen.
The meaning: not every eclipse is seen from your own city. So first see whether it is for your city, then think about the sutak or customs.
Common Beliefs And The Truth · When Is the Eclipse?
| Common Belief | The Truth |
|---|---|
| An eclipse brings a mishap | It is an astronomical event. We speak of no fear. |
| An eclipse falls on the same day every year | No. The date changes every year, and not every eclipse is seen from every city. |
| Sutak is necessary for all | It is a custom and differs by family. The sutak of one that is not seen is not held in tradition. |
| An eclipse can be seen with the naked eye | Looking at a solar eclipse directly can harm the eyes. Use only glasses with a safe filter. |
What To Do Now: 5 Steps · When Is the Eclipse?
- Choose the year and your city above.
- See whether the eclipse will be seen from your city.
- Note the touch, peak and release times.
- If you wish to see a solar eclipse take safe glasses.
- For direct advice ask Pandit ji. The first pack is free.
For Astrologers: A Checklist · When Is the Eclipse?
- Eclipse yoga: Moon near Rahu–Ketu on Amavasya/Purnima; calculated with the astronomy engine (true places of the Sun and Moon).
- Sutak (site rule): 12 hours before touch in a solar eclipse, 9 hours before in a lunar one; none for a penumbral lunar eclipse; none if the eclipse is not seen.
- The matters of this page are of calculation and tradition; no single decisive verse for them is taken in our cards.
- Frequency (VedicDost count, 2026–2035): solar 22; lunar 23 (with penumbral); seen from Bhopal: solar 5, lunar 13.
Keep in Mind
This result shows a tilt in timing and planet positions, not a guarantee. Planets show direction; effort and good deeds take you forward. For health, money or legal matters, ask an expert.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an eclipse?
In a solar eclipse the Moon covers the Sun, in a lunar eclipse the Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon.
How many eclipses happen in a year?
In our count about 4 to 5 in the world (22 solar and 23 lunar in ten years).
Will it be seen from my city?
The tool says on choosing the city whether it is seen fully, partly or not. From Bhopal in ten years 5 solar and 13 lunar eclipses were seen.
From when is the sutak held?
In tradition from 12 hours before a solar eclipse and 9 hours before a lunar one.
What are touch and release?
Touch is the start of the eclipse, release is its end.
Is there sutak for a penumbral eclipse?
No, the sutak is not held for a penumbral lunar eclipse.
How to see a solar eclipse?
Only with glasses with a safe filter. Looking directly can harm the eyes.
Does an eclipse affect the Moon sign?
Matters of horoscope are of tradition. We tell no fear.
Why is the date not the same every year?
Because it is set by the Moon’s motion and the Rahu–Ketu points, which change every year.
What about pregnant women?
Take a doctor’s advice on this. We make no fear or claim.
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