solar and lunar eclipse 2026
Grahan 2026: Only a few days are left for the new year to begin. Now everyone wants to know how the coming year i.e. 2026 is going to be for them and when will which festival fall in the new year? At the same time, this question is also coming in the minds of people that when and on which day will solar and lunar eclipse occur in the year 2026? So let us know on which day the first solar eclipse and lunar eclipse of the year will occur and where will it be visible?
When will the first solar eclipse of the year 2026 occur?
According to the Deccan calendar, the first eclipse of the year 2026 will be a solar eclipse. This eclipse will take place on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. This day will be the Amavasya date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. This solar eclipse will not be visible in India. This solar eclipse will be very amazing, because a special scene will be seen in the sky on this day. Also, this eclipse will be visible in the form of an annular solar eclipse i.e. Ring of Fire.
Where will the solar eclipse be visible?
Apart from India, this first solar eclipse, which will occur on the new moon day of Phalgun month, will be visible in Antarctica, South East Africa, some parts of South America, and some parts of the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Ocean.
When will the lunar eclipse of 2026 occur?
According to Dikr Panchang, the first lunar eclipse of the new year will take place on March 03. This day will be the full moon of Phalgun month. There is also a coincidence of Holi. People will be able to see this eclipse in India. This will be a partial lunar eclipse. The duration of this lunar eclipse will be only 20 minutes. This eclipse will start at 06:26 pm and will last till 06:46 pm.
Where will it be seen?
The first lunar eclipse of the year on March 03 will be visible in India as well as in many countries like Asia, Australia, North and South America. Since this eclipse will be visible in India, its Sutak period will also be valid here.
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