WIRE — The second and final solar eclipse of 2026 is set to take place on Wednesday, August 12, bringing with it renewed interest in both the astronomical event and the religious beliefs traditionally associated with Surya Grahan. The eclipse will begin at 9:04 pm IST on August 12 and end at 1:28 am on August 13, making it a late-night celestial event for observers following it from India. According to the India Meteorological Department, this will be a total solar eclipse, with the eclipse lasting around four hours and 24 minutes overall.
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