Chandra Grahan — 21 February 2027
चंद्र ग्रहण — 21 फरवरी 2027
Short answer: The Chandra Grahan on 21 February 2027 is visible from India, but it is a penumbral eclipse — a subtle dimming rather than a visible bite — so sutak kaal does not apply.
Timings in IST
- Penumbral begins
- 2:42 AM IST
- Maximum eclipse
- 4:43 AM IST
- Penumbral ends
- 6:43 AM IST
- Type
- Penumbral (0% covered)
- Duration (main phase)
- 4 hours 1 minute
- Visible in India
- Yes
- Sutak kaal in India
- Does not apply
- Where it is visible
- Visible from Asia (including all of India), Africa, Europe and Australia
These are the global eclipse timings converted to IST — when the eclipse happens, not a claim about seeing it from India.
What this grahan means astrologically
A penumbral lunar eclipse with the Moon in Singh, in Magha — the nakshatra of ancestors, lineage and inherited authority, ruled by Ketu and governed by the Pitrs. Even faint, this combination points at legacy: recognition earned through position rather than performance, and what a family or institution has handed down. No sutak, but worth a quiet look at what "the seat" you occupy actually rests on.
- Sidereal position
- Singh (Leo) 7°45′
- Nakshatra
- Magha
- Tithi
- Magha Pratipada (Krishna)
- Felt most by
- Singh and Kumbh Moon signs
Frequently asked
Is the Chandra Grahan on 21 February 2027 visible in India?
Yes — it is visible from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Guwahati among the cities checked. The Moon is above the horizon for the whole eclipse — but a penumbral eclipse is faint by nature; most observers will not notice any dimming without instruments.
Does sutak kaal apply in India for the 21 February 2027 grahan?
No. This is a penumbral eclipse — visible from India, but not a real (umbral) grahan under most Vedic traditions, so sutak kaal does not apply regardless of visibility — temples stay open, cooking and eating continue as normal, and no restrictions are observed.
What time is the Chandra Grahan on 21 February 2027 in India?
Converted to IST, the eclipse runs 2:42 AM to 6:43 AM, peaking at 4:43 AM — a span of 4 hours 1 minute. These are the global eclipse timings expressed in Indian time; it is visible from India during that window.
Other eclipses in 2027
Where does this eclipse land in your chart?
Whether India can see it decides sutak — not whether it touches you. The eclipse degree, Singh (Leo) 7°45′, falls in one specific house of your kundli and often on a natal planet. That is what decides whether it reads as an opening or a clearing.