First Solar Eclipse of 2026 Today: No Sutak in India, Ring of Fire Visible Globally

• The first solar eclipse of 2026, an annular 'Ring of Fire' eclipse, occurs today, February 17.
• This eclipse will not be visible in India, meaning the Sutak period and associated restrictions will not apply.
• Temples will remain open, and daily routines can continue as normal across India.
• The eclipse will begin at 3:26 PM IST and end at 7:57 PM IST, lasting approximately 4 hours and 32 minutes.
• The 'Ring of Fire' will be visible primarily in Antarctica, the Southern Ocean, and parts of Africa like South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.