Today, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, there is an Annular Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan), often called…

Published February 17, 2026

Today, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, there is an Annular Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan), often called the "Ring of Fire." While the event is happening right now, its visibility depends entirely on where you are. Here are the specific timings: Timings (IST - Indian Standard Time) If you are tracking the eclipse from India (even though it is not visible in the sky there): * Begins: 3:26 PM IST * Peak (Maximum Phase): 5:42 PM IST * Ends: 7:57 PM IST Visibility & Sutak Kaal * Where to see it: The "Ring of Fire" is mainly visible over Antarctica. A partial eclipse can be seen from parts of South Africa, Argentina, Chile, and the southern Indian Ocean. * Is it visible in India? No. India falls outside the shadow path, and the sun will have set in most parts of the country before the peak occurs. * Sutak Kaal: Because the grahan is not visible in India, traditional Sutak Kaal rules are generally not considered applicable in the country. Temples typically remain open and daily routines continue as usual. Quick Facts * Type: Annular Solar Eclipse (The Moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the Sun, leaving a thin ring of light). * Next Eclipse: The next major event is a Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3, 2026, which will be visible in many more regions, including parts of Asia.

* Nagabrahma anugraha Jrotishalaya: The center is located in Bagalkote and is also mentioned as having a presence in Hubli/Dharwad, Belagavi and Kalaburagi/Gulbarga,