Eclipses in Sawan 2026: A Rare Celestial Event

In 2026, significant eclipses will occur during the Shravan month, with a solar eclipse on Amavasya and a lunar eclipse on Purnima. This rare alignment, last seen 18 years ago, will not be visible in India, meaning the *Sutak* period won't apply. Learn about the timings and implications of these celestial events for religious practices and zodiac signs.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 7, 2026, 10:11 IST

Eclipses in Sawan 2026

This Year’s Eclipses: In 2026, significant eclipses are anticipated during both the *Amavasya* (new moon) and *Purnima* (full moon) of the Shravan month. This year marks a unique occurrence after 18 years, where a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse will happen within a 15-day timeframe in Sawan, a month revered by devotees of Lord Shiva. The solar eclipse is scheduled for Shravan Amavasya (also referred to as Hariyali Amavasya), while the lunar eclipse will take place on Shravan Purnima, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. The *Sutak* period, which is considered inauspicious, will commence 9 hours before the lunar eclipse and 12 hours before the solar eclipse, during which no auspicious activities are recommended. Let’s delve deeper into the solar and lunar eclipses occurring this Sawan.

Historical Context of Eclipse Alignment
In 2008, a similar alignment occurred during Sawan, with a solar eclipse on Shravan Amavasya (August 1) followed by a lunar eclipse on Shravan Purnima (August 17). This year, the same pattern is set to repeat, with a solar eclipse on Shravan Amavasya and a lunar eclipse on Shravan Purnima.

Timing of the Solar Eclipse
The solar eclipse in 2026 will commence at 9:04 PM on August 12 (Sawan Amavasya/Hariyali Amavasya) and will end at 4:25 AM on August 13.

Timing of the Lunar Eclipse
The last lunar eclipse of the year will start at 6:53 AM on August 28 (Shravan Purnima) and will conclude at 12:32 PM on the same day, according to Indian Standard Time.

*Sutak* Period for the Solar Eclipse
As the solar eclipse on August 12 will not be visible in India, the *Sutak* period will not apply. Therefore, temples will remain open, and regular worship rituals will continue as planned on that day.

*Sutak* Period for the Lunar Eclipse
Similarly, the *Sutak* period will not be relevant for the lunar eclipse on August 28, as it will also not be visible in India. Consequently, daily activities can proceed as usual. However, the Blood Moon will be observable in other regions, appearing a striking reddish-brown.

Since neither of these eclipses will be visible in India, the *Sutak* (inauspicious period) will not be in effect. Thus, both days will be appropriate for religious practices, and there will be no requirement for ritual purification of homes or temples. Nonetheless, the solar and lunar eclipses are expected to influence zodiac signs.

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