solar eclipse 2026
Surya Grahan 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, the month of Phalgun is considered very special and important. The first solar eclipse of this year is going to occur in the month of Phalgun. Solar eclipse is considered an important astronomical event. According to astronomy, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth and covers the Sun partially or completely. An eclipse of the Sun always occurs on Amavasya.
According to astrology, Rahu and Ketu eclipse the Sun. The time of solar eclipse is considered very important. In such a situation, let us know when the first solar eclipse of the year 2026 is going to occur? Also let us know whether this solar eclipse will be visible in India or not. Will its Sutak period be valid in India or not?
When will the solar eclipse occur? (When will Surya Grahan begin in 2026?)
The first solar eclipse of the year 2026 will take place in the month of February. There is Amavasya on 17th of February and solar eclipse will occur on this day. According to astrologers, this will be a solar eclipse. Which is also called annular solar eclipse. This type of solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes exactly between the Sun and the Earth and the Moon does not cover the Sun completely. Because of this the Sun looks like a shining bracelet. Astronomers also call it the Ring of Fire.
Solar eclipse will occur in this zodiac sign
This first solar eclipse of the year 2026 is going to occur in Saturn’s zodiac sign Aquarius. When this eclipse occurs, Sun God will be transiting in Aquarius. Along with Sun God, Rahu will also be present in Aquarius.
This solar eclipse will not be visible in India
This first solar eclipse of the year 2026 will start on February 17 at 03:56 pm Indian time. This eclipse will end at 07:57 pm. This first solar eclipse of the year is not going to be visible in India, hence it is not going to have any special impact in the country. Besides, its Sutak period will also not be valid in India.
Solar eclipse will be visible in these countries
- South Africa
- southern argentina
- regions of antarctica
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