Solar Eclipse 2026 Timing Live Updates: Annular Solar Eclipse begins; check mantra, remedies and No sutak and visibility in India

The solar eclipse is one of the most amazing astronomical events that draws astronomers and sky viewers alike. Because they want to record the view with both their DSLRs and their eyes, they are constantly excited to witness the celestial happenings. Astronomers perform in-depth analysis based on that, and sky watchers keep that as a memento of that occasion. The date of the annular solar eclipse is set on February 17, 2026. Solar Eclipses often occur on the day of the new moon. People probably want to know if they can watch this annular solar eclipse from India, so let's find out but before that we must tell you that the Sutak period starts twelve hours prior to a solar eclipse, according to religious beliefs. However, the Sutak period will not be regarded as legitimate in India because this eclipse will not be visible there. The fact that Indians would not be able to witness this Solar Eclipse may frustrate astronomers and sky watchers. We will suggest that you can follow the website of NASA to stay up to date in order to get the full information about this Solar Eclipse and you can follow us for the other information such as mantras, impacts according to each zodiac sign, guidelines which you should follow and do's and don'ts. We have mentioned the impacts of all zodiac signs and surya mantras also which people can chant during the time of Solar Eclipse and receive blessings of Lord Surya.