Surya Grahan August 2026: Will India See this Solar Eclipse? Check Date, Time, Visibility, Sutak Kaal & More

The second solar eclipse of 2026 is set to take place on August 12, Wednesday, coinciding with Shravan Amavasya, also known as Hariyali Amavasya. The eclipse will occur the day after Sawan Shivratri and is expected to be a major celestial event. However, the eclipse will not be visible from India, as the region from where the eclipse can be observed does not include the country.

Surya Grahan August 2026 Date And Time: When Will It Begin?

The August 2026 solar eclipse will begin at around 9:04 PM on August 12 according to Indian Standard Time. The eclipse will continue into the early hours of August 13, with its final phase ending at around 4:25 AM.

The total duration of the eclipse will be around seven and a half hours. The complete eclipse phase will begin at approximately 10:29 PM, reach its middle phase at around 11:17 PM and end at approximately 12:05 AM. The final stage of the eclipse will conclude at around 1:29 AM, as per the timings provided.

Since these timings fall during the night in India, the eclipse will not be visible from the country.

Will August 12 Solar Eclipse Be Visible In India?

No, India will not be able to witness the August 12 solar eclipse.

The eclipse's visibility path does not extend over India. Therefore, skywatchers across the country will not be able to observe either the total or partial phases of the eclipse.

The total solar eclipse will be visible in northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and parts of Portugal. In some parts of Spain, the daytime sky may become noticeably dark for a short period as the Moon completely covers the Sun.

Surya Grahan August 2026: Where Will Partial Solar Eclipse Be Visible?

The partial phase of the August 2026 solar eclipse will be visible across several regions, including northern parts of the United States, Canada, north-western Africa and various parts of Europe. In some locations, the Moon will cover 90% or more of the Sun's disc, creating a particularly striking view.

Parts of Africa and mainland Europe are expected to witness another unusual spectacle, with the eclipse taking place around sunset. In these locations, the partially eclipsed Sun could appear to disappear below the horizon while still covered by the Moon's shadow.

The August 12 eclipse is being described as a total solar eclipse in the information provided. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon comes between the Earth and Sun and completely blocks the Sun's visible disc for observers within the relevant visibility zone.

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth and prevents some or all of the Sun's light from reaching Earth.

Surya Grahan August 2026 Sutak Kaal: Will Sutak Apply In India?

The traditional Sutak period associated with a solar eclipse is generally observed when the eclipse is visible at the concerned location. For a solar eclipse, Sutak is traditionally considered to begin around 12 hours before the eclipse.

Since the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse will not be visible from India, the visibility-based traditional rule means that Sutak will not apply in India.

As a result, people living in India do not need to change their normal daily activities, worship or ceremonies because of this eclipse under the commonly followed visibility-based practice.

However, religious customs can differ between families, regions and traditions. Some people may continue to follow their personal or family practices.

Solar Eclipse August 2026: Where Can You Watch?

Although the eclipse will not be visible from India, people interested in the celestial event can follow coverage from regions where the eclipse will be visible.

The most prominent locations for witnessing totality include northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and parts of Portugal. Several regions of Europe, Canada, the northern United States and north-western Africa will witness the eclipse partially.

For Indian viewers, the key point remains that the August 12 solar eclipse will not be visible from India. Therefore, there will be no direct viewing of the eclipse from Indian locations.

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