In 2026, Surya Grahan takes place two times – first one in February 2026 (Annular Solar Eclipse – Kankanakara Surya Grahan), second one in August 2026 (Total Solar Eclipse – Sampurna Surya Grahan).
What is Surya Grahan and when it takes place?
Solar eclipse is a stage in the Suns cycle (solar cycle), where the Moon reaches between the Sun and the Earth. Read more here on how Suryagrahan takes place..
Effects of Solar Eclipse on Zodiac Natives
The solar eclipse has an awful sight since the ages. Traditionally and scientifically, the Sun is considered as energy provider and the life –giver for the whole universe. Read more here on how Suryagrahan affects the Zodiac natives..
Annular Solar Eclipse on 17 February 2026 (Valayakara | Kankanakara Surya Grahan)
The Annular Solar Eclipse of 17 February 2026 falls on Falgun Amavasya as per North Indian Hindi calendars and on Magha Amavasya in the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.
This Annular solar eclipse, the first eclipse of 2026, is visible from Argentina, Chile, Antarctica, Comoros, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, etc.
A mere 3% people of the world population will witness this eclipse.
Total Solar Eclipse on 12 August 2026 (Sampurna Surya Grahan)
The Total Solar Eclipse of 12 August 2026 falls on Shravan Amavasya as per North Indian Hindi calendars and on Ashad Amavasya in the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.
This total solar eclipse is visible from Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Mali, Malta, Monaco, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Niger, Norway, Poland, Romania, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America (USA), Vatican City, etc.
A sizable 12% people of the world population will witness this eclipse.