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Surya Grahan 2026: Solar and lunar eclipses are considered very important in Hindu religion. This year the world will witness four eclipses. There will be two solar and two lunar eclipses. When the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth and covers the Sun partially or completely, a solar eclipse occurs. Solar eclipse always occurs on Amavasya Tithi.
Every new moon, the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, but due to the Moon’s orbit being tilted from the Earth’s orbit, the Moon’s shadow often misses the Earth. When this does not happen, the Sun gets eclipsed. This is said to be the reason for solar eclipse on Amavasya. 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 its Sutak period will be valid in India or not.
The first solar eclipse will take place in February
The first solar eclipse of the year 2026 is going to occur in the month of February this year. There is new moon on 17th of February and solar eclipse will occur on this day. This solar eclipse is going to occur in Dhanishtha Nakshatra and Aquarius. Astrologers say that this is going to be a Kankan solar eclipse, which is also called annular solar eclipse. When this type of eclipse occurs, the Moon comes exactly between the Sun and the Earth, but it is not able to cover the Sun completely. Because of this the Sun starts looking like a shining bracelet. Astronomers also call it the Ring of Fire.
What time will it start and will it be visible in India?
This first lunar eclipse of the year 2026 will start on February 17 at 03:56 pm Indian time. This eclipse will last till 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.
Will Sutak period be valid in India?
Its Sutak period is considered to be exactly 12 hours before the solar eclipse. During this period, things like worship and eating are prohibited. Not only this, the doors of temples also remain closed during Sutak period and the idol of God is also not touched. However, Sutak period is considered only when the eclipse is about to be visible.
Since the upcoming solar eclipse will not be visible in India, its Sutak period will also not be valid here. This solar eclipse will be visible in the areas of South Africa, South Argentina and Antarctica.
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