Eclipse - Grahan Calendar 2031
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 2031, from Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on 7 May through Partial Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) on 15 November. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2087 – 2088. 2031 carries an Adhik Maas (Bhadrapada (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several dates later than usual.
Solar & Lunar Eclipses
May 2031
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Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) Penumbral - no Sutak
Grahan 7:22 AM – 11:19 AM
A penumbral (upachhaya) lunar eclipse. In India the Moon is below the horizon, and being penumbral it is not kept as a grahan - no Sutak Kaal.
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Annular Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) Partial in India
Grahan 9:44 AM – 3:45 PM
A annular solar eclipse. In India a partial eclipse is visible. Sutak Kaal (about 9 hours before the peak) applies where the eclipse is visible.
June 2031
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Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) Penumbral - no Sutak
Grahan 4:26 PM – 6:01 PM
A faint penumbral (upachhaya) lunar eclipse. Penumbral eclipses are not kept as a grahan in the Hindu tradition, so no Sutak Kaal applies.
October 2031
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Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) Penumbral - no Sutak
Grahan 11:19 AM – 3:11 PM
A penumbral (upachhaya) lunar eclipse. In India the Moon is below the horizon, and being penumbral it is not kept as a grahan - no Sutak Kaal.
November 2031
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Partial Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) Not visible in India
Grahan 11:53 PM, Nov 14 – 5:19 AM
A partial solar eclipse. Not visible in India, so no Sutak Kaal is observed.
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 2031
Beyond the dates the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar lists, 2031 brings 5 eclipses - 2 solar and 3 lunar - of which 2 are above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carries an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Bhadrapada, running from 19 August 2031 to 16 September 2031. Annular Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) falls on 21 May, 11 days earlier in the year than in 2030 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Guru and Shani in 2031
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 3:10 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishchika → Dhanu |
| 14 Jun 3:30 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Dhanu → Vrishchika re-entry while retrograde |
| 15 Oct 4:20 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishchika → Dhanu |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu enters Tula on 31 July 2031, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar 2031
How many festivals and vrats does the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar list in 2031?
The Eclipse - Grahan Calendar lists 5 dates in 2031. The first is Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Wednesday, 7 May 2031, and the last is Partial Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) on Saturday, 15 November 2031.
What are the main festival dates in the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar for 2031?
The first major observances of 2031 are:
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) - Wednesday, 7 May 2031
- Annular Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) - Wednesday, 21 May 2031
- Partial Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) - Saturday, 15 November 2031
Which traditional year does 2031 correspond to in the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2031 spans Vikram Samvat 2087 – 2088. 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 2031?
Yes. 2031 carries an Adhik Maas (Bhadrapada (Adhik)), the extra lunar month inserted roughly every third year to keep the lunar calendar in step with the solar one. Festivals falling after it shift later in the Gregorian year, which is why 2031 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2031?
Yes - 3 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2031:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Dhanu on 17 February 2031
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Vrishchika on 14 June 2031, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Dhanu on 15 October 2031
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 2031 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.
