Solar Eclipse August 2026: Is it on 12th or 13th? Check the correct date for surya grahan 2026 and whether it will be visible in India

Everyone is waiting for the first solar eclipse of 2026 and most importantly will it be seen in India or not. This solar eclipse will fall in the month of Sawan. This time the main confusion is regarding the date of the solar eclipse. This time there will be two dates because of the time zone differences. The solar eclipse's official date is Wednesday which is 12th August but will continue till 13th August.

Solar Eclipse Date: August 12 or 13?

The celestial event is officially named the total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026. Globally, the eclipse begins and reaches its peak on August 12. However, for viewers in India, the timing may seem confusing as it starts late on August 12 and continues past midnight into August 13 due to time zone differences.

Solar Eclipse 2026 Timing in India (IST)

• Partial eclipse begins: 9:04 PM on August 12
• Total eclipse begins (global): 10:28 PM
• Peak eclipse: Around 11:16 PM
• Total eclipse ends: 12:04 AM on August 13
• Partial eclipse ends: 1:28 AM on August 13

Will the Solar Eclipse Be Visible in India?

The total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will not be visible in India. The path of totality will pass through regions like northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, parts of the North Atlantic, Spain, and a small part of Portugal.

Where Will Solar Eclipse Be Visible?

A partial eclipse will be visible across much of Europe, most of Canada, parts of the northern United States, and north-western Africa. In India, people can only watch the event through live broadcasts, as it will not be visible in the sky.

Why is there a Date Confusion for Solar Eclipse?

The confusion arises because of time zones. While the eclipse officially occurs on August 12 worldwide, its final phase extends into the early hours of August 13 in India.