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Mars Combustion Dates and Timings in 2026
Period 1Started in 2025
Combustion Begins
Mars near the Sun
Friday
Zodiac
Scorpio (Vrishchika)
7.40°
05:43 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Mars away from the Sun
Thursday
Zodiac
Aquarius (Kumbha)
24.50°
20:09 UTC+5:30
From Ancient Texts
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
अस्तं गते तु सौम्ये च क्रूरे वा सूर्यसन्निधौ।
तद्बलं हीयते सर्वं फलं नैव प्रदीयते॥
astaṃ gate tu saumye ca krūre vā sūryasannidhau
tadbalaṃ hīyate sarvaṃ phalaṃ naiva pradīyate
When a benefic or malefic planet becomes combust near the Sun, its strength diminishes and it cannot deliver its results.
— Maharshi Parashara
How Mars Combustion Happens - Astronomical Explanation
Mars orbits the Sun in approximately 687 days and passes through different relative positions to the Sun as observed from Earth.
When Mars comes within 17 degrees of the Sun, it is considered combust. Due to this proximity, Mars is lost in the Sun's brilliance and becomes invisible to the naked eye.
In Vedic astrology, a combust Mars is considered weak. It affects energy, courage, and action capabilities.
How it's calculated today:
Sun-Mars angular distance ≤ 17°
NASA JPL DE440/441 + Lahiri Ayanāṃśa
Mars Combustion Pattern and Frequency
In 2026, there are 1 Mars combustion periods.
Mars combustion periods typically last 15–25 days. Based on Mars's motion, there is usually one Mars combustion period per year.
Astrological Effects
- • Reduced energy and courage
- • Increased anger and aggression
- • Tension in sibling relationships
- • Challenges in property and land matters
- • Increased risk of accidents
Remedial Measures
- • Avoid major decisions and conflicts during Mars combustion
- • Chant Mars (Mangal) mantras (Om Ang Angarakaya Namah)
- • Donate red-colored items and red lentils
- • Fast on Tuesdays (Mangalvar)
- • Recite Hanuman Chalisa