Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse 2026: Date, Time, Visibility, and Sutak Kaal Details

• The first solar eclipse of 2026 will occur on February 17, coinciding with Falgun Amavasya.
• This will be an annular solar eclipse, also known as a 'Ring of Fire', lasting 2 hours and 31 minutes.
• The 'Ring of Fire' effect will be visible for 2 minutes and 20 seconds as the Moon covers 96% of the Sun.
• The solar eclipse begins at 5:26 PM IST on February 17.
• Sutak Kaal will not apply in India as the eclipse will not be visible there; it will be seen in parts of Africa, South America, and Antarctica.

Why It Matters: The 2026 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse on February 17 will not be visible in India, hence no Sutak Kaal.