Surya Grahan 2026 Time: The first solar eclipse of the year 2026 is going to occur on February 17th, the day of Phalguna Amavasya. This is an annular solar eclipse, in which the Moon does not completely cover the Sun, creating a 'ring of fire'-like appearance around the Sun. This solar eclipse will be visible primarily in areas of the Southern Hemisphere, such as Antarctica, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Mauritius, and parts of South America. Now the question is, will this solar eclipse be visible in India? Will there be a Sutak period? What is the timing of the solar eclipse?

Solar Eclipse Time
According to Indian Standard Time, the eclipse will begin at approximately 3:26 pm. It will reach its peak at approximately 5:42 pm and end at 7:57 pm.

This solar eclipse is occurring in the Aquarius constellation, with the Dhanishtha Nakshatra. According to religious beliefs, the Sutak period for a solar eclipse begins 12 hours before the eclipse begins. However, this solar eclipse will not be visible in India, so the Sutak period will not be valid.

Auspicious activities can be performed on the day of the solar eclipse.

According to astrology, the Sutak rules do not apply where the solar eclipse is not visible. Therefore, there will be no special religious restrictions or Sutak in India on February 17th. People can perform auspicious activities, perform pujas, or carry on with their daily lives as usual.

Authentic times for the solar eclipse:
On February 17th, the Amavasya Tithi will last until 5:30 pm. The Dhanishtha Nakshatra will last until 9:16 pm, after which Shatabhisha will begin. The Moon will transit in Capricorn. Sunrise will be at 6:58 am, and sunset will be at 6:13 pm.

Auspicious times include Abhijit Muhurta from 12:13 PM to 12:58 PM, Vijay Muhurta from 2:28 PM to 3:13 PM. Twilight Muhurta is from 6:10 PM to 6:36 PM. Amrit Kaal is from 10:39 AM to 12:17 PM.

Inauspicious times of the solar eclipse
On the day of the solar eclipse, Rahukaal will be from 3:24 PM to 4:48 PM, so avoid any auspicious work during this time. Other inauspicious times include Yamaganda from 9:47 AM to 11:11 AM. Adal Yoga will be from 9:16 AM to 6:57 PM.

Where will the "Ring of Fire" be visible?
The annular solar eclipse on February 17 will be visible primarily in most parts of Antarctica. A beautiful "Ring of Fire" spectacle will be created here, where the Moon will almost completely cover the Sun. This will be visible in remote areas around the Antarctic continent and the Southern Ocean. A partial solar eclipse will be visible in South America, South Africa, the South Atlantic Ocean, the South Pacific Ocean, and other parts of Antarctica.

The solar eclipse will not be visible in these areas.

This eclipse will not be visible at all from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Myanmar, or other Asian countries, Europe, most of North America, central and northern Africa, and Australia.

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