Chandra Grahan · 28 August 2026 · Worldwide Related: 12 August 2026 surya grahan (not visible in India — no sutak).
28 August 2026 Lunar Eclipse: Is It Visible in Your City?
Part of our Grahan August 2026 Hub — both eclipses, timings and the sutak truth in one place.
The chandra grahan of 28 August 2026 (01:24-07:02 UT) is a tale of two worlds: North America watches the entire event on its evening of the 27th — Raksha Bandhan evening there — while India, Singapore and Australia see nothing at all. Below, the Moon's visibility is computed for each city from the ephemeris: exactly when the eclipsed Moon is above your horizon, and what the classical sutak rule means where you live. For India-specific guidance see the grahan in India guide.
By Dr. R.P. Sharma, Vedic astrologer since 1979 · computed, method stated.
Eclipse in New York (EST)
Visible in New York: 9:24 PM (27 Aug) to 2:59 AM (28 Aug) local time — about 5.6 hours of the eclipsed Moon above the horizon. Classical sutak, for those who observe it, begins about 12:24 PM on 27 Aug. This is the evening of Raksha Bandhan there. · consult from New York
Eclipse in Chicago (CST)
Visible in Chicago: 8:24 PM (27 Aug) to 1:59 AM (28 Aug) local time — about 5.6 hours of the eclipsed Moon above the horizon. Classical sutak, for those who observe it, begins about 11:24 AM on 27 Aug. This is the evening of Raksha Bandhan there. · consult from Chicago
Eclipse in Houston (CST)
Visible in Houston: 8:24 PM (27 Aug) to 1:59 AM (28 Aug) local time — about 5.6 hours of the eclipsed Moon above the horizon. Classical sutak, for those who observe it, begins about 11:24 AM on 27 Aug. This is the evening of Raksha Bandhan there. · consult from Houston
Eclipse in San Francisco Bay Area (PST)
Visible in San Francisco Bay Area: 7:39 PM (27 Aug) to 11:59 PM (27 Aug) local time — about 4.3 hours of the eclipsed Moon above the horizon. Classical sutak, for those who observe it, begins about 9:24 AM on 27 Aug. This is the evening of Raksha Bandhan there. · consult from San Francisco Bay Area
Eclipse in Toronto (EST)
Visible in Toronto: 9:24 PM (27 Aug) to 2:59 AM (28 Aug) local time — about 5.6 hours of the eclipsed Moon above the horizon. Classical sutak, for those who observe it, begins about 12:24 PM on 27 Aug. This is the evening of Raksha Bandhan there. · consult from Toronto
Eclipse in Vancouver (PST)
Visible in Vancouver: 7:59 PM (27 Aug) to 11:59 PM (27 Aug) local time — about 4.0 hours of the eclipsed Moon above the horizon. Classical sutak, for those who observe it, begins about 9:24 AM on 27 Aug. This is the evening of Raksha Bandhan there. · consult from Vancouver
Eclipse in London (GMT)
Visible in London: 2:24 AM (28 Aug) to 6:14 AM (28 Aug) local time — about 3.8 hours of the eclipsed Moon above the horizon. Classical sutak, for those who observe it, begins about 5:24 PM on 27 Aug. · consult from London
Eclipse in Dubai (GST)
Visible in Dubai: 5:24 AM (28 Aug) to 5:54 AM (28 Aug) local time — about 0.5 hours of the eclipsed Moon above the horizon. Classical sutak, for those who observe it, begins about 8:24 PM on 27 Aug. · consult from Dubai
Eclipse in Singapore (SGT)
Not visible in Singapore. The Moon is below the horizon for the entire eclipse window, so by the classical rule no sutak applies there. · consult from Singapore
Eclipse in Sydney (AEDT)
Not visible in Sydney. The Moon is below the horizon for the entire eclipse window, so by the classical rule no sutak applies there. · consult from Sydney
Eclipse in Melbourne (AEDT)
Not visible in Melbourne. The Moon is below the horizon for the entire eclipse window, so by the classical rule no sutak applies there. · consult from Melbourne
Eclipse in Auckland (NZDT)
Visible in Auckland: 5:59 PM (28 Aug) to 6:59 PM (28 Aug) local time — about 1.0 hours of the eclipsed Moon above the horizon. Classical sutak, for those who observe it, begins about 4:24 AM on 28 Aug. · consult from Auckland
Eclipse in Amsterdam / Amstelveen (CET)
Visible in Amsterdam / Amstelveen: 3:24 AM (28 Aug) to 6:54 AM (28 Aug) local time — about 3.5 hours of the eclipsed Moon above the horizon. Classical sutak, for those who observe it, begins about 6:24 PM on 27 Aug. · consult from Amsterdam / Amstelveen
Eclipse in Delhi NCR, India (IST)
Not visible in Delhi NCR, India. The Moon is below the horizon for the entire eclipse window, so by the classical rule no sutak applies there.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 28 August 2026 lunar eclipse visible in the USA?
Yes — fully. In New York and Toronto the Moon is eclipsed from about 9:23 PM on 27 August to 2:58 AM EDT; on the West Coast it begins at moonrise (~7:38 PM PDT). Note this is the evening of Raksha Bandhan there.
Is the eclipse visible in India?
No. The grahan runs 06:54 to 12:32 IST on 28 August — broad daylight with the Moon below the horizon — so it is not visible from India and no sutak applies there.
Does sutak apply where the eclipse is visible?
By the classical rule, sutak for a chandra grahan begins three prahar (about nine hours) before the eclipse starts, and applies where it is visible. Each visible city's computed sutak start is given above; where the eclipse is not visible, no sutak applies.
How is city-by-city visibility calculated?
The Moon's altitude is computed through the entire eclipse window (01:24-07:02 UT) for each city's coordinates from the Swiss Ephemeris; the eclipse is visible while the eclipsed Moon is above that city's horizon.
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Astrology for Eclipse Aug 2026 World Visibility Families
For those living within the Eclipse Aug 2026 World Visibility footprint, the shadow will fall most directly on the eastern sectors where families have long depended on hospitality and tourism. When a lunar eclipse touches your local horizon, the Moon’s light dims and the mind turns inward—this is the time to review long-term plans tied to property or career, especially for those in hotels, resorts or event services. If Saturn in Aquarius is transiting your eighth house while the eclipse peaks, joint finances or inherited assets may need careful adjustment; Jupiter in Taurus opposite can help, but only if you begin practical steps before the eclipse window closes. Young adults here often ask about marriage timing; watch the nakshatra of your birth star after eclipse day—if it falls in Mrigashira or Chitra, a cautious delay may be wise. Keep a simple remedy of lighting a white lamp on eclipse evening and avoid major commitments for three days.
See also: Surya Grahan 2027 In India Date And Time.
About Dr. Sharma's Experience
What is the timing of the 28 August 2026 lunar eclipse visible from India?
The eclipse begins at 01:05 IST, reaches totality at 02:45 IST, and ends at 06:25 IST. This eclipse falls in Shravana nakshatra and the sign Aquarius, indicating fluctuations in public life and water-related matters until Mercury completes its retrograde in Virgo later that month.
Will the 28 August 2026 grahan be visible across India?
Yes, the entire eclipse will be visible from all parts of India except the extreme northeast. Since it is a penumbral-total hybrid, visibility will be best under clear skies; farmers should finish harvesting before the eclipse to avoid damp grain issues.
What classical remedy can mitigate eclipse effects on health?
Observe fast from the first contact to the last, drink only boiled water, and recite the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra 108 times during the eclipse. After the eclipse, bathe in Ganga water or sprinkle it in your home and give black sesame seeds in charity to Saturn’s nakshatras.
How accurate are astrological predictions, really?
Predictions operate within the framework of planetary dashas and yogas; they describe probable flows, not fixed events. For example, Mars in the 6th house with Jupiter can indicate recurring skin issues, but its intensity depends on current Rahu dasa and remedial measures already in place.
Can astrology change destiny, or does it only guide?
Destiny unfolds through planetary karma; astrology reveals the karmic pattern so we may act wisely. One can lessen the severity of a Mars-Mercury yoga in the 3rd house by avoiding impulsive speech and reciting the Durga Beeja mantra 108 times daily in Mercury dasa.
Is Vedic astrology more reliable than Western astrology?
Vedic astrology uses the actual constellations (nakshatras) and precise ayanamsa, giving a more grounded time-structure for events. A Saturn transit over the natal Moon in Cancer will consistently manifest as delays in property matters, which sidereal signs and nakshatras track more accurately.
What if an astrologer's prediction turns out wrong?
An astrologer reads current planetary positions and dashas; if later karma changes through remedies or personal effort, the manifested result may differ. For example, a Jupiter retrograde in the 9th house can delay higher studies, but if Jupiter dasa ends before the next transit, the delay shortens.
Which houses does the 28 August 2026 lunar eclipse primarily affect?
The eclipse occurs in Aquarius (karmic houses 11 and 2) and casts its shadow on Leo (houses 5 and 6). Expect matters of children’s education, speculative gains, sibling relationships, and minor health issues to surface during the following six months; Jupiter’s direct motion in Taurus will gradually ease these areas after March 2027.