Surya Grahan Today or Tomorrow in India? Check August 12 Solar Eclipse Timing in IST; Sutak Kaal & Visibility

The second solar eclipse of 2026 is taking place today, Wednesday, August 12, coinciding with Shravan Amavasya, also known as Hariyali Amavasya. The celestial event comes a day after Sawan Shivratri and is expected to attract attention from skywatchers around the world. However, people in India will not be able to witness the eclipse as its visibility path does not extend across the country.

Surya Grahan Today or Tomorrow in India? Check August 12 Solar Eclipse Indian Timing in IST

Today's solar eclipse is scheduled to begin at around 9:04 PM IST on August 12 and will continue into the early hours of August 13. According to the provided timings, the complete phase will begin at approximately 10:29 PM, with the eclipse reaching its peak around 11:17 PM.

The total phase is expected to end at around 12:05 AM, while the subsequent phase will continue until approximately 1:29 AM. The overall duration of the eclipse is around seven and a half hours based on the stated timings.

Since these phases occur during the night in India, the eclipse will not be visible from any part of the country.

Solar Eclipse Today: Will Surya Grahan Be Visible In India?

No, today's solar eclipse will not be visible from India. The geographical track of the August 12 eclipse does not pass over Indian territory, meaning people across Indian cities will not be able to see either the total or partial eclipse.

The total solar eclipse can be witnessed from locations including northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and parts of Portugal. In areas located directly along the path of totality, the Moon will completely cover the visible disc of the Sun for a short period.

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

While India will miss the celestial spectacle, several regions across the world will experience a partial solar eclipse. These include northern parts of the United States, Canada, north-western Africa and several parts of Europe.

Some locations will experience a particularly significant partial eclipse, with the Moon covering a large percentage of the Sun. In certain areas of Africa and mainland Europe, the eclipse will take place around sunset, potentially creating a striking view of the partially eclipsed Sun close to the horizon.

Solar Eclipse Today: Will Sutak Kaal Apply Today on Surya Grahan; Check Timings

According to the traditional practice followed in many parts of India, Sutak Kaal for a solar eclipse is generally observed when the eclipse is visible at the concerned location. Since today's August 12 solar eclipse cannot be seen from India, the commonly followed visibility-based tradition means that Sutak Kaal will not apply in India.

As a result, people in India generally do not need to stop their regular activities, worship or ceremonies because of today's eclipse under this practice. However, religious customs differ among families and communities, so some people may continue to follow their own traditional practices.

Solar Eclipse Today: Where Can You Watch August 12 Surya Grahan?

The best locations for witnessing totality today include northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and parts of Portugal. Several areas of Europe, Canada, the northern US and north-western Africa will experience the eclipse partially.

For Indian skywatchers, there will be no direct visibility of today's solar eclipse. Those interested in following the event will need to watch coverage or live broadcasts from regions falling within the eclipse's visibility zone.

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