India to Miss February 2026 Solar Eclipse; Know All 4 Eclipses This Year

• The first solar eclipse of 2026 on February 17 will not be visible in India, thus its Sutak period won't apply.
• This total solar eclipse will be visible in South Africa, southern Argentina, and Antarctica.
• 2026 will feature four eclipses: two solar and two lunar.
• A lunar eclipse on March 3 (Holika Dahan) will be visible across India and other continents, with its Sutak period applicable.
• This March 3 lunar eclipse will be the last total lunar eclipse before 2029, lasting 58 minutes and appearing as a 'Blood Moon'.

Why It Matters: India won't see Feb 2026 solar eclipse, but March lunar eclipse will be visible with Sutak.