Solar Eclipse 2026: February 17 Surya Grahan Date, Time, Sutak Period and Visibility in India

Solar Eclipse 2026 will occur on February 17 as an Annular ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse. Check Surya Grahan date, time, Sutak period rules and whether it will be visible in India.

16 Feb 2026 13:41 IST

There will be a total of four eclipses in the year 2026. The first of these will occur on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. This will be an annular solar eclipse. During this eclipse, the sun will appear like a glowing ring of fire.

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Note that during this eclipse, the moon covers the sun in such a way that only its edge is visible, making the sun appear like a glowing ring of fire. This is why this eclipse is also called the Ring of Fire. Now the question arises: will this solar eclipse be visible in India, and will its Sutak period be valid? Here we will answer all these questions.

Solar Eclipse 2026 Date and Time

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Solar Eclipse 2026: February 17, 2026, Tuesday
Solar Eclipse Start: 3:26 PM
Solar Eclipse End: 7:57 PM

Will there be a Sutak period for the solar eclipse?

There will be no Sutak period for the solar eclipse, as it will not be visible in India. However, many people in any part of the world take eclipses seriously and observe the Sutak period. Therefore, for them, the Sutak period will begin at 3:26 am on February 17.

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What is an annular solar eclipse?

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An annular solar eclipse is occurring on February 17, 2026. It will not be a total solar eclipse because the Moon's shadow will not cover 100% of the Sun. Instead, only 96.3% will be visible. During the annular phase, the Moon's shadow will form a ring around the Sun, making it appear like a glowing ring of fire when viewed from Earth.

The maximum duration of this annular solar eclipse will be 2 minutes and 20 seconds. The spectacular view of the annular solar eclipse will be visible in most parts of Antarctica, including areas of the Antarctic continent and areas surrounding the Southern Ocean.

Where will the solar eclipse be visible?

The partial solar eclipse will be visible in South America, Argentina, and Chile. Additionally, it will be visible in areas of South Africa, the South Atlantic Ocean, the South Pacific Ocean, and Antarctica. However, it will not be visible in India.

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