Surya Grahan 2026 Science News: When will the first solar eclipse of the new year occur? Ring of Fire will be seen in the sky on this day. Curiosity about which is increasing. Astronomy lovers especially want to know when the eclipse will occur next year? Will solar eclipse be visible from India in 2026? Let’s know all the details about the date, time and its Sutak of the first solar eclipse of 2026.
17 February 2026: First solar eclipse of the year
The first eclipse of the year 2026 will be a solar eclipse, which will occur on February 17, 2026. This will be an Annular Solar Eclipse. In this type of eclipse, the moon does not completely cover the sun, as a result the edges of the sun look like a bright ring, which is called the Ring of Fire in scientific language.
Will this solar eclipse be visible in India?
There is some disheartening information in this matter for the people of India. This first solar eclipse on 17 February 2026 will not be visible in India. Therefore, its Sutak period rules will also not apply in India.
Where can the ring of fire be seen?
These amazing astronomical views can be seen in only a few parts of the world:
Major Areas: Antarctica, south-east Africa and the southern tip of South America.
Oceans: Pacific, Indian and parts of the Atlantic Ocean.
This Annular Phase will last for 2 minutes and 1 second at Concordia Station in Antarctica.
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Some parts of South Africa and South America will see a partial solar eclipse, but it will be very subtle.
When is the second solar eclipse of the year 2026?
There will be two total solar eclipses in the year 2026. After the first in February, the second solar eclipse will occur on 12 August 2026. This will be a total solar eclipse. However, this eclipse will also not be visible from India.
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Both the solar eclipses of the year 2026 will not be visible from India, but the view of the ‘Ring of Fire’ and ‘Total Solar Eclipse’ will be of great scientific importance to astronomers and scientists.