Eclipse - Grahan Calendar 2034
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 4 dates in 2034, from Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) on 20 March through Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on 28 September. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2090 – 2091. 2034 carries an Adhik Maas (Ashadha (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several dates later than usual.
Solar & Lunar Eclipses
March 2034
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Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) Visible in India
Grahan 1:10 PM – 6:24 PM
A total solar eclipse, with the total phase visible from parts of India. Sutak Kaal (about 9 hours before the peak) applies where the eclipse is visible.
April 2034
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Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) Penumbral - no Sutak
Grahan 10:23 PM, Apr 3 – 2:48 AM
A faint penumbral (upachhaya) lunar eclipse. Penumbral eclipses are not kept as a grahan in the Hindu tradition, so no Sutak Kaal applies.
September 2034
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Annular Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) Not visible in India
Grahan 6:56 PM – 12:39 AM, Sep 13
A annular ("ring of fire") solar eclipse. Not visible in India, so no Sutak Kaal is observed.
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Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) Visible in India
Grahan 8:02 AM – 8:30 AM
A partial 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 2034
Beyond the dates the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar lists, 2034 brings 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 are above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carries an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Ashadha, running from 17 June 2034 to 15 July 2034. Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) falls on 20 March, 10 days earlier in the year than in 2033 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Guru and Shani in 2034
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 6:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kumbha → Meena |
| 13 Jul 4:30 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Mithuna → Karka |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu enters Simha on 5 September 2034, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar 2034
How many festivals and vrats does the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar list in 2034?
The Eclipse - Grahan Calendar lists 4 dates in 2034. The first is Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) on Monday, 20 March 2034, and the last is Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Thursday, 28 September 2034.
What are the main festival dates in the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar for 2034?
The first major observances of 2034 are:
- Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) - Monday, 20 March 2034
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) - Tuesday, 4 April 2034
- Annular Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) - Tuesday, 12 September 2034
- Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) - Thursday, 28 September 2034
Which traditional year does 2034 correspond to in the Eclipse - Grahan Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2034 spans Vikram Samvat 2090 – 2091. 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 2034?
Yes. 2034 carries an Adhik Maas (Ashadha (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 2034 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2034?
Yes - 2 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2034:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Meena on 28 March 2034
- Shani (Saturn) enters Karka on 13 July 2034
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 2034 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.
