Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Total Lunar Eclipse — Sunday, 31 December 2028
Because it is visible here, Sutak Kaal is observed.
Eclipse Timings (IST)
| Begins | 7:33 PM |
|---|---|
| Partial begins | 8:37 PM |
| Totality begins | 9:46 PM |
| Maximum | 10:22 PM |
| Totality ends | 10:57 PM |
| Partial ends | 12:06 AM |
| Ends | 1:10 AM |
| Magnitude | 1.246 |
Times shown are in IST (Indian Standard Time).
Sutak Kaal
31 Dec, 10:33 AM → 31 Dec, 7:33 PM IST
Sutak begins 9 hours before the eclipse. During this period worship, cooking and eating are traditionally avoided; it ends when the eclipse ends.
Timings in Indian Cities
| City | Begin | Max | End | Mag. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 7:33 PM | 10:22 PM | 1:10 AM | 1.246 |
| Mumbai | 7:33 PM | 10:22 PM | 1:10 AM | 1.246 |
| Kolkata | 7:33 PM | 10:22 PM | 1:10 AM | 1.246 |
| Chennai | 7:33 PM | 10:22 PM | 1:10 AM | 1.246 |
| Bengaluru | 7:33 PM | 10:22 PM | 1:10 AM | 1.246 |
| Hyderabad | 7:33 PM | 10:22 PM | 1:10 AM | 1.246 |
| Ahmedabad | 7:33 PM | 10:22 PM | 1:10 AM | 1.246 |
| Jaipur | 7:33 PM | 10:22 PM | 1:10 AM | 1.246 |
| Guwahati | 7:33 PM | 10:22 PM | 1:10 AM | 1.246 |
| Varanasi | 7:33 PM | 10:22 PM | 1:10 AM | 1.246 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Total Lunar Eclipse on Sunday, 31 December 2028 visible in India?
Yes. The Total Lunar Eclipse on Sunday, 31 December 2028 is visible from India. Because it is visible here, Sutak Kaal is observed (from 31 Dec, 10:33 AM to 31 Dec, 7:33 PM IST). See the city-wise timings below for your exact local circumstances.
What is the Sutak Kaal for this eclipse?
Sutak Kaal for this lunar eclipse begins 9 hours before it starts — from 31 Dec, 10:33 AM until 31 Dec, 7:33 PM IST. During Sutak, worship, cooking and eating are traditionally avoided; the period ends when the eclipse ends.
What time is the Total Lunar Eclipse (IST)?
In IST the eclipse begins around 7:33 PM, reaches maximum at 10:22 PM and ends near 1:10 AM. Exact local times for major Indian cities are listed below.
What is the magnitude of this eclipse?
The lunar eclipse on Sunday, 31 December 2028 has a umbral magnitude of about 1.246. A magnitude of 1.0 or more means the disc is fully covered (a total eclipse).