New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- One of 2026's most significant astronomical events unfolds today, August 12, as a total solar eclipse makes its way across select parts of the globe. However, skywatchers in India will miss out entirely, as the eclipse's path does not extend to the country. The phenomenon will be visible in totality over parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and a small stretch of Portugal, with a partial eclipse observable across much of Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwestern Africa.

Referred to as Surya Grahan in India, the solar eclipse holds both astronomical and spiritual significance in the country. Because this particular eclipse won't be visible from Indian soil, Panchang calculations speci...