When will the first solar eclipse of the year occur? Know the exact date, time of Sutak period and important rules:

News India Live, Digital Desk: According to astronomical calculations, a rare Total Solar Eclipse It’s going to take. In astrology, the event of eclipse is not considered auspicious, hence it is mandatory to follow Sutak period and other precautions during this time.

Solar Eclipse 2026: Date & Time

This solar eclipse of the year 2026 12 August 2026 Is going to be affected.

Eclipse date: 12 August 2026, Wednesday

Nature of eclipse: Total Solar Eclipse

Sutak period: Sutak period of solar eclipse from the beginning of the eclipse 12 hours ago It starts.

Will this eclipse be visible in India?

This eclipse will be visible mainly in the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Atlantic Ocean and northern Spain. Its visibility in India will be negligible or zero. Rule of Sutak: According to astrological beliefs, if the eclipse is not visible in India, then its ‘Sutak period’ is not considered effective here nor are any restrictions imposed on religious activities.

What to do and what not to do during eclipse?

Even though the eclipse may not be visible in India, considering the impact of cosmic energy, sages recommend following some rules:

Pregnant women: Do not use sharp objects (scissors, needles) during the eclipse and avoid going out.

Worship: Idols should not be touched during the eclipse period, although mental chanting (like Gayatri Mantra or Mahamrityunjaya Mantra) is extremely fruitful.

Food rules: in cooked food and drinking water basil leaves Should be put so that there is no impact of negative energy.

Donation: After the eclipse is over, it is considered auspicious to take bath and donate grains, black sesame seeds or clothes as per your capacity.