Eclipse - Grahan Calendar 2028
A list of every solar (Surya Grahan) and lunar (Chandra Grahan) eclipse of the year - each with its type, whether it is visible in India, the grahan start and end times (shown in your local time) and the Sutak Kaal where it is observed. A penumbral (upachhaya) lunar eclipse is generally not kept as a grahan.
The Eclipse - Grahan Calendar lists 5 dates in 2028, from Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on 12 January through Total Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on 31 December. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2084 – 2085.
Solar & Lunar Eclipses
January 2028
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Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) Not visible in India
Grahan 9:15 AM – 10:11 AM
A partial lunar eclipse. In India it occurs with the Moon below the horizon, so it is not visible and no Sutak Kaal is observed.
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Annular Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) Not visible in India
Grahan 5:36 PM – 11:38 PM
A annular ("ring of fire") solar eclipse. Not visible in India, so no Sutak Kaal is observed.
July 2028
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Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) Visible in India
Grahan 10:38 PM – 1:00 AM, Jul 7
A partial lunar eclipse, visible in India. Sutak Kaal (about 12 hours before the peak) applies where the eclipse is visible.
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Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) Partial in India
Grahan 5:57 AM – 10:53 AM
A total solar eclipse. In India a partial eclipse is visible. Sutak Kaal (about 9 hours before the peak) applies where the eclipse is visible.
December 2028
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Total Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) Visible in India
Grahan 8:37 PM – 12:06 AM, Jan 1
A total lunar eclipse, visible in India. Sutak Kaal (about 12 hours before the peak) applies where the eclipse is visible.
Grahan start and end times are shown in your local time. Sutak Kaal applies only where the eclipse is visible; a penumbral (upachhaya) lunar eclipse is generally not kept as a grahan. Times are computed for India and may differ slightly from regional almanacs.
What the sky brings in 2028
Beyond the dates the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar lists, 2028 brings 5 eclipses - 2 solar and 3 lunar - of which 3 are above the horizon somewhere in India. Annular Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) falls on 26 January, 11 days earlier in the year than in 2027 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Guru and Shani in 2028
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 7:30 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Meena → Mesha |
| 28 Feb 7:20 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kanya → Simha re-entry while retrograde |
| 24 Jul 3:40 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Simha → Kanya |
| 26 Dec 1:50 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kanya → Tula |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu enters Dhanu on 24 June 2028, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar 2028
How many festivals and vrats does the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar list in 2028?
The Eclipse - Grahan Calendar lists 5 dates in 2028. The first is Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Wednesday, 12 January 2028, and the last is Total Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Sunday, 31 December 2028.
What are the main festival dates in the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar for 2028?
The first major observances of 2028 are:
- Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) - Wednesday, 12 January 2028
- Annular Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) - Wednesday, 26 January 2028
- Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) - Saturday, 22 July 2028
- Total Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) - Sunday, 31 December 2028
Which traditional year does 2028 correspond to in the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2028 spans Vikram Samvat 2084 – 2085. The traditional year does not begin on 1 January, so one Gregorian year usually covers the end of one era year and the start of the next.
Will there be an Adhik Maas in 2028?
No. 2028 has twelve lunar months with no Adhik Maas, so its festival dates fall in their usual Gregorian window rather than being pushed later by an intercalary month.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2028?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2028:
- Shani (Saturn) enters Mesha on 23 February 2028
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Simha on 28 February 2028, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Kanya on 24 July 2028
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Tula on 26 December 2028
Jupiter takes about a year to cross one sign and Saturn about two and a half, so these transits colour the whole year rather than a single week.
Are these 2028 dates the same everywhere?
The dates follow the standard Indian sunrise-based calendar. Because a tithi begins and ends at a fixed moment rather than at midnight, an observance can fall a day earlier or later where sunrise differs - most noticeably outside India. Set your city in the box at the top to see the start and end times in your own local time, and check the daily Panchang for the exact window on the day.
About the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar
A list of every solar (Surya Grahan) and lunar (Chandra Grahan) eclipse of the year - each with its type, whether it is visible in India, the grahan start and end times (shown in your local time) and the Sutak Kaal where it is observed. A penumbral (upachhaya) lunar eclipse is generally not kept as a grahan.
Each entry lists the festival or vrat with its date, the prevailing tithi, and a short note on the observance. Use the year links to plan ahead into the coming years or to look up a date from the archive.
This list is the festival dates, not the daily five limbs. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and the day's yoga, open the Panchang. Other calendars are on the Calendars index. The story of a fast is under Vrat Katha.
