Chandra Grahan 2026 In India LIVE: This Indian city will witness the lunar eclipse first, with a blood moon

Chandra Grahan 2026 Live Updates: The first lunar eclipse of the year has begun. According to Indian Standard Time, this lunar eclipse will last from 3:20 PM to 6:46 PM. The Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse) will be visible in India as well. Therefore, the Sutak period is also ongoing, which will end with the eclipse. The lunar eclipse is occurring in the Leo zodiac sign and the Purva Phalguni nakshatra. This lunar eclipse will be visible in India as a 'Grastodit' (sun-like state). This means that the eclipse will engulf the Moon before the moonrise in India.

The time for the lunar eclipse to be visible in India is reported to be from 6:26 PM to 6:46 PM today.

How long does the effect of a lunar eclipse last?

Astrologer Rajkumar Shastri explained that the effects of a lunar eclipse begin three days before and continue for three days after. This is why auspicious and auspicious functions are prohibited for three days after the eclipse.

Where will the lunar eclipse be visible first in India?

The lunar eclipse will be visible first in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. In addition, the lunar eclipse will also become visible early in several major cities in Northeast India. In addition to Itanagar, the lunar eclipse will also be visible in Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Assam, Manipur, and Meghalaya.

What time will the Sutak period end?

The Sutak period begins 9 hours before the lunar eclipse. The Sutak period for this lunar eclipse began at 6:20 am today. This Sutak period will end with the eclipse, meaning it will end at 6:46 pm.

Effect of Lunar Eclipse on Economic Situation

According to Pandit Shailesh Tiwari, the Angarak Yoga of Mars and Rahu at the time of the lunar eclipse indicates a major war. Jupiter, the largest planet in the universe, is also in transit. Consequently, a major stock market crash is possible. A surge in the price of gold, silver, and copper is possible. Cryptocurrency may also decline.