The Surya Grahan on February 17, 2026, has created a lot of curiosity, with many people wondering whether the solar eclipse will be visible in India. This event will be an annular solar eclipse, popularly known as the “Ring of Fire”, where the Moon covers most of the Sun but leaves a bright glowing ring around its edges.
The eclipse will begin at 3:26 PM IST, reach its maximum phase around 5:42 PM, and end at 7:57 PM, lasting for about 4 hours and 31 minutes. During the peak, nearly 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon.
However, the eclipse will not be visible from India. It will be seen in parts of southern Africa, Antarctica, and South America, including countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, Argentina, and Chile. Since it cannot be seen in India, there will be no direct viewing of this celestial event here.
Even though it won’t be visible locally, the rare “Ring of Fire” eclipse remains an important astronomical event that continues to attract global attention.
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