Annular Solar Eclipse, February 17, 2026
The February 17, 2026 annular solar eclipse creates a "ring of fire" visible only from Antarctica and the southern tip of South America. It occurs in Aquarius in Dhanistha nakshatra, ruled by Mars. The Aquarius placement emphasises humanitarian causes, technology, social reform, and collective consciousness.
Date
February 17, 2026
Time (IST)
UTC 10:00–14:25 (IST 15:30–19:55)
Type
annular
Rashi
Aquarius
Nakshatra
Dhanistha
Duration
4 hours 25 minutes
Visibility
Visible in Antarctica, southern South America (tip of Argentina/Chile). Not visible in India.
Vedic Significance
Annular eclipse in Aquarius (Dhanistha, Mars-ruled). Saturn co-rules Aquarius. Themes: social justice, technology transformation, collective awakening, and humanitarian causes. The 6 months following this eclipse bring changes to collective social structures and technological paradigms. Saturn's involvement emphasises karma, discipline, and structural reform.
Do's and Don'ts During Eclipse
Do
- ✓Perform Shani mantra, "Om Shanaischaraya Namah" (Saturn rules Aquarius)
- ✓Engage in humanitarian service and community work
- ✓Meditate on collective healing and social transformation
- ✓Donate to charitable causes, especially for the poor and underprivileged
- ✓Reflect on your role in the collective, community and society
- ✓Fast and engage in spiritual practices during eclipse hours
Don't
- ✗Do not make decisions based on ego or individual gain alone during eclipse
- ✗Avoid social conflicts and group arguments during eclipse
- ✗Do not start new technology projects during eclipse window
- ✗Skip meals during eclipse hours (eclipse sutaka applies)
- ✗Avoid negative media consumption and fear-based thinking
- ✗Do not make major financial or investment decisions during eclipse
Effect on All 12 Rashis
Aquarius eclipse in your 11th house, social networks, friendships, and long-term goals transform. Gains through technology or humanitarian work.
The eclipse in your 10th house, career and public reputation face significant change. Professional direction transforms over the next 6 months.
Aquarius eclipse activates your 9th house, beliefs, higher education, and long-distance travel transform. A teacher or guru relationship changes.
The eclipse in your 8th house, transformation, inheritance, shared resources, and psychological depth are highlighted.
Aquarius eclipse opposes your sign in the 7th house, partnerships and marriage face central moments. Key relationships transform.
The eclipse in your 6th house, health, daily work, and service routines transform. A health matter resolves or requires attention.
Aquarius eclipse in your 5th house, creativity, romance, and children are highlighted. Creative expression transforms.
Scorpio
Full 2026 eclipse guide →The eclipse activates your 4th house, home, family, and roots face significant change. A domestic matter resolves.
Sagittarius
Full 2026 eclipse guide →Aquarius eclipse in your 3rd house, communication, short travel, and sibling matters transform.
Capricorn
Full 2026 eclipse guide →The eclipse in your 2nd house, financial foundations and income sources transform. A cycle of wealth changes begins.
Aquarius
Full 2026 eclipse guide →The eclipse is in your 1st house, personal identity, physical appearance, and life direction undergo profound renewal.
Aquarius eclipse in your 12th house, spiritual practice, foreign connections, and endings are highlighted. A karmic cycle completes.