Short answer: There are five eclipses in 2027: two solar (6 February and 2 August) and three penumbral lunar (20-21 February, 18 July and 17 August). Only two can really be seen from India: the faint lunar eclipse before dawn on 21 February and the partial solar eclipse on the afternoon of 2 August. The 2 August surya grahan is the one with sutak; in Delhi it runs from 3:53 pm to 5:02 pm IST and in Bengaluru from 3:58 pm to 5:43 pm. It falls in Cancer, close to Ketu.
All eclipses of 2027 (grahan 2027 list) with India times
| Date | Eclipse | In India (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2027 | Annular solar eclipse | Not visible (after sunset). No sutak. |
| 21 Feb 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse (night of 20-21 Feb) | Faint: 2:42 am to 6:43 am, deepest 4:43 am. No sutak. |
| 18 Jul 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | Too faint to notice, around 9:30 pm. No sutak. |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Solar eclipse, partial from India | Delhi 3:53 pm to 5:02 pm; Bengaluru 3:58 pm to 5:43 pm. Sutak about 12 hours before. |
| 17 Aug 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | Not visible (Indian daytime). No sutak. |
A penumbral lunar eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so most people will not notice it, and tradition does not keep sutak for it. The two dates that matter in India are the early hours of 21 February and the afternoon of 2 August.
Surya grahan, 2 August 2027, at a glance
| Detail | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 2 August 2027 |
| Type | Solar eclipse (surya grahan); total along its central path over North Africa and Arabia |
| Visible from India | Yes, so sutak applies |
| Sutak | By tradition from about 12 hours before the start: about 3:53 am in Delhi and 3:58 am in Bengaluru, ending when the eclipse ends |
| Sign | Cancer (Karka), with Ketu close by |
| India timings | Delhi 3:53 pm to 5:02 pm, deepest at 4:29 pm (a small part of the Sun covered); Bengaluru 3:58 pm to 5:43 pm, deepest at 4:53 pm (about 39% covered) |
Times are in IST for the city named and shift by a few minutes from one city to the next. I checked them against two separate eclipse tables, and I will add more cities closer to the date.
Why the eclipse falls in Cancer
Eclipses happen only when the Sun and Moon meet near Rahu or Ketu. From 5 December 2026 the nodes sit on the Capricorn and Cancer axis, so the eclipses of this period fall in those two signs. On 2 August 2027 the Sun is in Cancer with Ketu, and the New Moon joins them there. My Rahu Ketu transit page covers the node shift itself.
Cancer is the Moon’s own sign, and the Moon belongs to the north-west of a home. When an eclipse falls in Cancer, I watch how that corner is used by people whose charts lean on the Moon.
Sutak: what it is and what families usually do
Sutak is the period before an eclipse when tradition asks for restraint. For a solar eclipse it starts about twelve hours earlier, and it applies only when the eclipse is visible where you live. Customs vary by region and family, but these are the common ones:
- Cooking and eating stop once sutak begins, and cooked food is not kept over
- A tulsi leaf is placed in stored water, milk and pickles
- Temples close their doors and reopen after cleaning
- People chant, read scripture or sit quietly during the eclipse
- After it ends, a bath, fresh clothes and a small donation
- Children, older people and anyone unwell are usually exempt from the fasting rules
Many families also keep extra customs for pregnant women. Follow your own tradition, and for anything to do with health, follow your doctor first.
Watching the eclipse safely
Never look at the Sun directly, even when most of it is covered. Ordinary sunglasses are not enough. Use proper solar eclipse viewers from a trusted source, or watch a live broadcast. A pinhole projection on paper is a simple way to show children.
The 2 August eclipse for each Moon sign
An eclipse is felt most in the house it falls in, counted from your Moon and from your Lagna. It is a sensitive day, not a cause for fear, and most traditions simply advise against starting anything important on it.
- Cancer: on your Moon sign, the most sensitive placement; keep the day quiet
- Leo: in your 12th, sleep, expenses and travel
- Virgo: in your 11th, traditionally the easiest place for an eclipse
- Libra: in your 10th, work and reputation
- Scorpio: in your 9th, father, teachers and long travel
- Sagittarius: in your 8th, joint money and sudden matters
- Capricorn: in your 7th, spouse and partners
- Aquarius: in your 6th, routines and rivals; often handled well
- Pisces: in your 5th, children, study and investments
- Aries: in your 4th, home, mother and peace of mind
- Taurus: in your 3rd, effort and courage; usually a lighter effect
- Gemini: in your 2nd, family, savings and speech
If you are planning a wedding, griha pravesh or a vehicle purchase around August 2027, pick a date away from the eclipse; my shubh muhurat 2027 page lists the good windows. Marriage questions are covered on marriage timing astrology, and work questions on career astrology.
ग्रहण 2027: सूर्य ग्रहण 2 अगस्त
2 अगस्त 2027 का सूर्य ग्रहण भारत में दिखाई देगा, इसलिए इसका सूतक माना जाएगा, जो परंपरा से ग्रहण से लगभग बारह घंटे पहले शुरू होता है। ग्रहण कर्क राशि में केतु के साथ होगा। दिल्ली में यह दोपहर 3:53 से शाम 5:02 बजे तक और बेंगलुरु में 3:58 से 5:43 बजे तक रहेगा। 2027 में कुल पांच ग्रहण होंगे: 6 फरवरी (वलयाकार सूर्य ग्रहण, भारत में नहीं दिखेगा), 21 फरवरी तड़के (उपच्छाया चंद्र ग्रहण, हल्का दिखेगा), 18 जुलाई (उपच्छाया चंद्र ग्रहण, लगभग नहीं दिखेगा), 2 अगस्त (सूर्य ग्रहण, भारत में आंशिक) और 17 अगस्त (उपच्छाया चंद्र ग्रहण, भारत में नहीं दिखेगा)। सूर्य को कभी सीधे न देखें।
An eclipse in the Moon’s sign, read with your home
An eclipse lights up one axis of your chart for a short while, and each house on that axis also points to a part of your home. Reading the chart and the floor plan together shows which zone that house of your chart points to, and whether it needs attention.
Say your Moon is in Cancer. The eclipse falls on your Moon sign itself, so I would study the north-west of your home, the Moon’s zone, and check whether it holds the bedroom, a toilet or heavy storage. The ₹1,499 astrology reading is a light first step. If you want both looked at together, my combined chart and Vastu session is made for this.
Your eclipse reading
If the eclipse touches your Moon sign, your Lagna or a planet in your chart, a short reading helps you plan the weeks around it. On a 45-minute call for ₹1,499, online or at my Begur studio by appointment, I check the eclipse against your kundli and dasha, and send written remedies within 48 hours. Book a reading, or see how my online astrology consultation works.
Every eclipse falls on a full Moon or a new Moon. The whole year of those days is on my Purnima and Amavasya 2027 list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many eclipses are there in 2027?
Five. Solar eclipses on 6 February (annular) and 2 August (total along its path), and penumbral lunar eclipses on 20-21 February, 18 July and 17 August. From India you can see the faint lunar eclipse before dawn on 21 February and the partial solar eclipse on 2 August.
Is the February 2027 chandra grahan visible in India?
Yes, in the early hours of 21 February, from 2:42 am to 6:43 am IST, deepest at 4:43 am. It is a penumbral eclipse, so the Moon only dims a little and no sutak is kept.
Is the 6 February 2027 solar eclipse visible in India?
No. The annular eclipse of 6 February happens after sunset in India, over South America, the Atlantic and Africa, so there is no sutak for it here.
Is there a solar eclipse in India in 2027?
Yes. The solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is visible from India. Along its central path over North Africa and Arabia it is total; from India the Sun is only partly covered, and how much depends on your city. In Delhi it runs from 3:53 pm to 5:02 pm IST, and in Bengaluru from 3:58 pm to 5:43 pm.
When does sutak start for the solar eclipse?
By tradition, about twelve hours before the eclipse begins at your location, and it ends when the eclipse is over. Sutak is observed only where the eclipse can be seen. For 2 August 2027 that is about 3:53 am in Delhi and 3:58 am in Bengaluru.
Can we eat food during sutak?
Traditional practice is to finish meals before sutak begins and not cook again until after the eclipse and a bath. Stored items get a tulsi leaf. Children, older people and anyone unwell usually eat as needed. Follow your family custom, and your doctor where health is involved.
Which rashi is affected by the 2 August 2027 eclipse?
Cancer Moon signs feel it most, since it falls on their sign. Capricorn gets it in the 7th, Aries in the 4th and Libra in the 10th. Virgo, Aquarius and Taurus usually feel it least. Your Lagna and any planet near the eclipse point matter as much as the Moon sign.
What should I do after the eclipse ends?
Most families bathe, change into fresh clothes, clean the prayer area and cook fresh food. Donating grain, clothes or money to someone in need is a common custom. Keep big starts, such as signing a deal or a griha pravesh, for a later auspicious date.