First Lunar Eclipse of 2026: Date, Time, Sutak Period, and Visibility Revealed

• The first lunar eclipse of 2026 will occur on Tuesday, March 3, coinciding with Phalguna Purnima.
• It will be visible in India, making the Sutak period valid; ritual bath and charity should be done before Sutak.
• The eclipse begins at 3:21 PM and ends at 6:46 PM, with the total eclipse from 4:35 PM to 5:33 PM.
• The Sutak period starts at 9:39 AM on March 3 and concludes at 6:46 PM.
• Visible in eastern India, East Asia, Australia, Pacific Ocean, North/Central America; partially in Central Asia/South America.