Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026: India Time and How To Watch Live Streaming
The total solar eclipse on August 12 will be invisible in India as it occurs at night (9:05 PM to 1:29 AM IST). The path spans the Arctic, Iceland, and Spain. Enthusiasts can watch live streaming via ASA’s official broadcasts on YouTube and NASA+ starting at 10:45 PM IST on August 12. No local religious observances, such as the Sutak period, are applicable.
Skywatchers in India will miss out on the physical spectacle of the upcoming total solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, as the celestial event occurs during nighttime hours locally when the Sun is well below the horizon. Consequently, traditional observances like the Sutak period will not apply in the country. While the rare astronomical event will plunge regions of the Northern Hemisphere into momentary darkness, space agencies and digital platforms are arranging extensive global broadcasts for audiences outside the path of totality.
Total Solar Eclipse Date and Global Timings
The total solar eclipse is scheduled for August 12, 2026, tracking across parts of the Arctic, North Atlantic, and Europe. Globally, the celestial alignment gets underway at approximately 15:35 UTC, peaks at around 17:47 UTC, and concludes by 19:59 UTC. Solar Eclipse 2026 UK: Where To Buy Safe ISO-Certified Glasses Before August 12 Event.
In Indian Standard Time (IST), these phases span roughly 9:05 PM on August 12 to 1:29 AM on August 13. Because night has fallen across the Indian subcontinent during these hours, the eclipse will remain entirely invisible to local observers.
Path of Totality Across the Globe
The Moon's shadow will carve a narrow path of totality primarily across high-latitude regions and parts of western Europe.
- Arctic and Greenland: Portions of eastern Greenland and northern Russia will experience totality during midday or late afternoon.
- Iceland: Western regions, including the capital city of Reykjavík, will witness the complete blocking of the Sun.
- Spain and Portugal: Northern Spain and the northeastern tip of Portugal will experience totality shortly before sunset.
Outside this narrow corridor, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of Europe, parts of North America, and northwestern Africa. Rare Celestial Alignment: 4 Major Astronomical Events to Occur on August 12.
Total Solar Eclipse 2026 Live Streaming by NASA
How To Watch Total Solar Eclipse via NASA Live Streaming
For astronomy enthusiasts in India and other regions outside the visibility zone, space agencies are providing digital access to the event. NASA has scheduled comprehensive live coverage of the total solar eclipse. Viewers can tune into official digital broadcasts - including NASA+ and YouTube - starting at 1:15 p.m. EDT (around 10:45 PM IST) on August 12. The stream will feature real-time telescope feeds, commentary from scientists, and high-altitude aerial footage captured from research aircraft tracking the Moon's shadow.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 11, 2026 08:22 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
