The second solar eclipse of the year 2026 is going to occur on Wednesday, August 12. This eclipse will fall on the day of Shravan Amavasya. The festival of Hariyali Amavasya will also be celebrated on this day. From astrological and religious point of view, solar eclipse is considered an important astronomical event.
In such a situation, people have many questions regarding the eclipse related to its date, time, visibility and Sutak period. Let us know important information related to the solar eclipse on August 12.
At what time will the solar eclipse occur on August 12, 2026?
According to the calendar, the second solar eclipse of the year will start at 9:04 pm on August 12, 2026 and will end at 4:25 am on August 13. In this way the entire duration of the eclipse will be about seven and a half hours. According to astrological calculations, this solar eclipse is going to occur in Cancer zodiac and Ashlesha constellation. During a solar eclipse, the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, due to which sunlight does not reach the Earth completely or partially for some time.
How many types of solar eclipse are there?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun. Due to the position of the Moon, the sunlight is partially or completely covered. There are different types of solar eclipse, among which total, partial and annular solar eclipse are prominent. In annular solar eclipse, the Moon is not able to cover the Sun completely. In this situation the outer part of the Sun appears glowing and a ring of light is formed around it. It is also commonly called ‘Ring of Fire’.
Where will the solar eclipse of August 12 be visible?
The solar eclipse occurring on August 12 will be visible in different forms in different parts of the world. Annular eclipse will be visible in Canada, north-eastern region of Russia and some parts of Europe. However, in some areas it will be visible as a total solar eclipse. These include Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean and some parts of the Arctic region. It is likely to be visible as a partial solar eclipse in many countries of Europe.
Will the solar eclipse be visible in India?
The solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 will not be visible in India. This eclipse will not be seen directly in India.
Sutak period of solar eclipse?
According to religious beliefs, the Sutak period of the solar eclipse is considered to begin about 12 hours before the eclipse begins. However, the recognition of Sutak period is also linked to the visibility of the eclipse. Since the solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 will be visible in India, its Sutak period will not be valid in India. That means people living in India can do worship and religious activities normally during this period.