06:44 PM, 17-Feb-2026
First solar eclipse of the year and ring of fire
Ring of fire seen in Antarctica
🚨 10 days until the first solar eclipse of 2026 ➡️
On Feb. 17, a rare annular “ring of fire” will appear in the sky, but only visible for those in Antarctica pic.twitter.com/yrSrOhEZtA
— Latest in space (@latestinspace) February 7, 2026
06:41 PM, 17-Feb-2026
Solar Eclipse 2026: Sutak period of this solar eclipse
This solar eclipse could not be seen in India, hence its Sutak period is not valid. In solar eclipse, Sutak period starts 12 hours earlier and in lunar eclipse, Sutak period starts 9 hours earlier. Sutak period is considered inauspicious.
06:32 PM, 17-Feb-2026
Surya Grahan 2026: Ring of fire visible in many parts of the world
The first solar eclipse of the year was seen today in many countries of the world. During this period, the sight of the Ring of Fire was seen at many places. This phenomenon is called annular solar eclipse. In which this sight is formed when the Moon reaches between the Earth and the Sun and covers the parts between the Sun. In which only the outer luminous shape of the Sun is visible.
06:23 PM, 17-Feb-2026
Surya Grahan 2026 Timing: When will the solar eclipse end?
- The solar eclipse started today at 3:26 pm.
- During this period the eclipse remained at its peak at 5.42 pm.
- This eclipse is going to end after one hour.
- The solar eclipse will end at 07:57 pm.
06:11 PM, 17-Feb-2026
Annular Solar Eclipse 2026: Kankan solar eclipse
In such a situation, the central part of the Sun is covered by the Moon, while its outer brightness is visible. This scene appears like a ring of fire or a glowing object. For this reason it is called a ringed sun planet.
06:02 PM, 17-Feb-2026
Surya Grahan 2026: Things to keep in mind during eclipse
- Avoid going out during the eclipse period, even if it is not visible in India.
- Pregnant women should not use needles, scissors or other sharp objects.
- Do not eat food after the eclipse begins.
- Chant “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya” or Gayatri Mantra for positive energy.
05:51 PM, 17-Feb-2026
Surya Grahan Mantra: Chant these 5 mantras during solar eclipse
Surya Gayatri Mantra
Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe Mahatejaya Dhimahi Tanno Surya: Prachodayat.
Surya Beej Mantra
Om Hram Hrim Hram Sah Suryay Namah.
tantric mantra of sun
Om Hram Hrim Hram Sah Suryay Namah.
Vedic Mantra of Surya
ॐ अकर्ष्णेन राजसा वर्ञानो निवेश्यन्नम्रतं मर्त्यंच.
Hiranyen Savita Rathen Devo Yaati Bhuvanani Pasyan.
Surya’s simple mantra
Om Surya Namah.
05:41 PM, 17-Feb-2026
Surya Grahan 2026 Katha: Mythological story of solar eclipse
To handle the situation Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini. In the form of Mohini, she cleverly started distributing the nectar and started making the nectar drink only to the gods. The demons did not realize that they were being tricked.
Meanwhile, a demon named Rahu disguised himself as a god and secretly sat in the row of gods. He also took a few drops of nectar. Then Sun God and Moon God recognized Rahu and gave this information to Lord Vishnu.
Lord Vishnu immediately separated Rahu’s head from his torso with Sudarshan Chakra. However, due to the touch of nectar his head had become immortal. It is said that the severed head of Rahu became established in the sky, while the torso became known as Ketu.
There is a mythological belief that Rahu remains angry with the Sun and the Moon, because because of them his secret was revealed. This is why he tries to swallow the Sun and the Moon from time to time. When it engulfs the Sun, a solar eclipse occurs and when it engulfs the Moon, a lunar eclipse occurs.
Thus, this story of solar eclipse has special importance from religious and astrological point of view.
05:29 PM, 17-Feb-2026
Surya Grahan 2026: Solar eclipse will be at its peak in some time
- The solar eclipse has started at 3:26 pm.
- It will end at 07:57 pm.
- During this time the eclipse will be at its peak at 5.42 pm.
- In this the Sun will appear like a ‘Ring of Fire’.
05:15 PM, 17-Feb-2026