First Solar Eclipse of 2026 on Feb 17: 'Ring of Fire' Visibility, Sutak Period in India

• The first solar eclipse of 2026, an annular eclipse, will occur on February 17 during Falgun Amavasya.
• The 'Ring of Fire' will be visible in Antarctica, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Mauritius, and parts of South America.
• The eclipse timings are 3:26 PM (start), 5:42 PM (peak), and 7:57 PM (end) IST.
• The Sutak period will not apply in India as the eclipse is not visible there, allowing auspicious activities.
• Auspicious timings include Abhijit Muhurat (12:13 PM - 12:58 PM) and Vijay Muhurat (2:28 PM - 3:13 PM); Rahu Kaal (3:24 PM - 4:48 PM) is inauspicious.