Date, Timings, Live Stream in India: The ring effect will be visible for 2 minutes and 20 seconds. According to astronomical records, the solar eclipse is expected to begin at 09:56 GMT (3.26 pm IST) and end at 14.

The 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse, the first of 2026, was visible in some parts of the world as the moon moved across the path between the sun and Earth

Solar Eclipse 2026 Live Streaming: The first solar eclipse of 2026, a stunning "Ring of Fire" annular event, will occur on February 17th. While not visible in India, skywatchers can watch the Surya Grahan live online through official space agencies and astronomy websites.

Today’s annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into a blazing “ring of fire” for just over two minutes — but only a few places will see it fully.

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, either partially or completely blocking the sun from view. For those outside the path of visibility, a livestream is set to begin shortly, providing a front-row seat to the rare alignment as it happens.

The 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse, the first of 2026, is now visible in parts of the world