Khushi RawatUpdated 03 Mar 2026 11:39 AM IST
A lunar eclipse is going to occur on the festival of colours, Holi. The lunar eclipse occurs only on a full moon day, when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon. From an astrological perspective, a lunar eclipse is formed when the Moon is in conjunction with Rahu or Ketu. During this time, the Moon will be in conjunction with Ketu. This year, a lunar eclipse is set to occur on the full moon day of Phalguna. In this article, we will tell you the time, date, and locations of the eclipse. Click here to read your daily horoscope.
This year, a lunar eclipse will occur today, on 3rd March 2026, at 6:26 PM and end at 6:46 PM. This eclipse will last for 20 minutes and 54 seconds. The Sutak period will begin at 9:38 AM in the morning and will end at 6:46 PM in the evening. This eclipse will take place in the Leo zodiac sign, in the Purvaphalguni Nakshatra majorly affecting the lives of individuals.
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It is said that a lunar eclipse is a major astronomical event, which is also spiritually and astrologically significant. Yes, the eclipse will be fully visible in India and is considered an extremely inauspicious period. It is also said that everyone should avoid performing any auspicious event or auspicious work during the eclipse or sutak timings as well. However, moonrise times vary in different cities, making the eclipse visible at different timings. This eclipse will also be visible in East Asia, Australia, America, Russia, and Pakistan.
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