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The month of August 2026 is going to be very special from both astronomical and religious point of view. This month, two major eclipses are going to occur at a gap of just 15 days. First there will be a solar eclipse and then there will be a lunar eclipse. This will be the last eclipse of the year 2026.
The most discussed is the lunar eclipse occurring on August 28, 2026, because this eclipse is falling on the full moon day of the month of Sawan i.e. Rakshabandhan. In Sanatan Dharma, any auspicious work is prohibited at the time of eclipse, in such a situation people are confused about tying Rakhi. Let us know what is the time of this lunar eclipse, will it be visible in India and which zodiac signs need to be cautious of it.
Will lunar eclipse be visible in India?
According to Indian time, this lunar eclipse will start at 06:53 am on August 28, 2026 and will end at 12:32 pm. The total duration of this eclipse will be approximately 5 hours 39 minutes.
However, it is a matter of relief that it will be day in India at the time of the eclipse, due to which this lunar eclipse will not be visible in India. It will be visible mainly in the countries of North and South America, Europe and the African continent.
Effect on Sutak period and Rakshabandhan
According to religious beliefs, where the eclipse is not visible, its Sutak period is also not valid. Since this lunar eclipse of 28th August will be invisible in India, hence its Sutak period will not be considered in India.
In such a situation, there will be no hindrance in tying Rakhi on Rakshabandhan, bathing and donating on Sawan Purnima or performing puja and all the auspicious activities can be done throughout the day.
These 5 zodiac signs can have a negative impact
According to astrology, this lunar eclipse is taking place in Aquarius and Shatabhisha constellation. Saturn is the lord of both Aquarius and Shatabhisha Nakshatra. Apart from this, on this day Sun will be present in Leo along with Ketu.
Due to falling in Saturn’s zodiac sign, this eclipse will affect all the zodiac signs, but according to astrologers, 5 special zodiac signs need to be cautious:
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Cancer zodiac sign
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leo zodiac sign
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Scorpio
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Capricorn
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Aquarius
People of these zodiac signs may have to face challenges like mental stress, insomnia, confusion and money loss. Therefore, during the days around the eclipse, take big and important decisions thoughtfully, maintain positive thinking and chant mantras and meditate regularly.