The second Surya Grahan of 2026 is set to take place on August 12, and skywatchers across several countries will get a chance to witness the dramatic celestial event. However, people in India will not be able to see this solar eclipse. Since the eclipse will remain invisible in the country, no sutak period will be observed, according to Drik Panchang.
The eclipse will begin at 9:04 pm on August 12 and continue till 4:25 am on August 13, as per Indian Standard Time. This will be an annular solar eclipse, often called the ‘Ring of Fire’ because the Moon does not fully block the Sun, leaving a bright glowing ring visible in the sky.
