Solar Eclipse 2026 Live Updates: Millions of people will witness this rare celestial event; check visibility and time

1. Pregnant women are advised to chant mantras to keep their baby protected and these mantras are mentioned below.
2. To keep an infant protected, they must keep a coconut in their lap during the eclipse time and once the eclipse ends, leave that coconut in the flowing water.
3. Reciting holy books are highly recommended for the pregnant women and these books can be - Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand, Ramacharitmanas, Shiva Chalisa, Bhagavad Gita.
4. If you feel fine then you must take a bath after the eclipse, it will help to remove all the negativity.

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Tarot Card: Eight of Wands

This card says that you have been making too much efforts in your career or your personal life but you are not receiving appreciation in return. You don't have to be worried as universe is with you and you are going to receive the result of your hard work. You just need to have patience and your time will come soon.

Tarot Card: Six of Pentacles

The card says that you should live a balanced life. You have been biased but now the time says that be fair with everyone otherwise you will have to face the consequences that will come from the universe.

Tarot Card: Eight of Swords

The card says that are you are feeling so bound in certain situations and feelings. You are thinking that you are bound in a relationship or in a career that you can not come out of that but it seems that you are also not making efforts to leave those people and situation that are no longer serving you in life. You need to open your eyes, break the rules and release yourself.

Tarot Card: Seven of Swords

This card says that you are escaping from the responsibilities and duties but this is not the right time when you can escape from your duties otherwise you might experience some major problems later in life. This is the time to be a fighter and fight against your fears, people and negative thoughts but don't escape.

Tarot Card: Page of Wands

The card is so interesting and says that somebody is getting ready to make a move towards you. You will also be in a situation, where you are going to feel happy. A new responsibility, new career opportunity is coming to you so the universe is asking you to be ready for receiving the things you were waiting for so long. You need to be grounded and stay nice with everyone.

Tarot Card: Two of Cups

This card says a lot about your current situation that you are in a partnership - can be a professional or personal but this relationship is all about equal give and take. The things you are receiving from the person, make sure you too give them the same in return otherwise this won't work for so long. There should be equal love, partnership and money.

Tarot Card: Death

Your card says that you are done with the current situation and now you have realized that your actions will not make any difference. Currently, you are in a give up situation, which is making you tired mentally and physically so better be calm, don't be aggressive and try to see the positivity in the situation. Surrender to the universe and let things come to you. This is the end of something - may be a career, relationship or stagnant situation.

Tarot Card: Page of Swords

This card says that you are in an action mode right now and you should take the right action. This time, you are not going to forgive anybody and take a decision according to the situation. You are in your own energy and form, which is going to be beneficial for you in the coming days. Don't let anyone ruin your energy this time and do whatever you think is right.

Tarot Card: The Hanged Man

Your card says a lot about your life right now as the things are not moving according to your choice. You are trying hard to make a next move but time says, wait for the moment, take a deep breathe and think wisely before taking any action. You should also stay calm, relax and analyze things and situation before doing something.

Yes, there will be sutak period in other countries because the Solar Eclipse will be visible there but depending upon their belief system that they follow this Sutak kaal or not. If they don't believe in such things then they can avoid that but make sure you won't see the Sun directly with your naked eyes during the time of Solar Eclipse as it might affect you later.

The Solar Eclipse will remain visible for almost two hours.

Eclipse begins: 6:18 PM BST
Maximum eclipse: 7:15 PM BST
Maximum coverage: about 94.6%
Eclipse ends: 8:08 PM BST
Total eclipse: Not visible from Exeter
Eclipse duration: Around 1 hour 51 minutes

1. Livestreams from various places will be provided by NASA and other space observatories.

2. Safety is crucial for travelers to visibility zones like Spain or Iceland.

3. Never stare directly at the Sun without using approved sun glasses. Unfiltered cameras, binoculars, and regular sunglasses don't protect your eyes and can seriously harm them.

1. To protect their unborn child, expectant mothers are encouraged to recite few important mantras for protection.
2. It is recommended that pregnant women put a coconut on their lap during the eclipse and leave it in the flowing water or keep it under the Peepal tree once it has passed.
3. Reciting holy books like the Bhagavad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand, Ramacharitmanas, and Shiva Chalisa is highly recommended for expectant mothers.
4. To eliminate negativity, cleansing is very crucial. After the eclipse, you must take a bath to get rid of all the negative energy of this Solar Eclipse.

The last Solar Eclipse of the year will not be visible in India but it will be visible in other countries and millions of people will experience nearly complete darkness when the path of totality, which occurs when the moon orbits in front of the sun and blocks its whole surface facing Earth, passes over northern Russia, Greenland, and Iceland before sweeping across Spain and a tiny portion of Portugal.

Here are the following items that you should donate after the Eclipse:

1. Donate Jaggery

One must donate jaggery after the Eclipse as it will bring sweetness into your life.

2. Seven types of grains

You should donate seven types of grains in good quantity to the needy ones as it will remove negative effect of Solar Eclipse.

3. Red clothes

You are advised to donate red color clothes to Brahmin as this will provide you protection and remove evil energy.

4. Salt

It is very important to donate salt among the needy ones as this will reduce the sins committed by you.

Pregnant women should follow these below mentioned guidelines for their protection:

1. Stay indoor
During the Solar Eclipse, they are advised to stay inside home. Direct sun exposure must be avoided in order to protect the developing kid from all types of negativity.

2. Meditation and Yoga
Pregnant women can perform relaxation techniques and maintain a state of relaxation throughout the eclipse to improve overall wellbeing. It is advised that they engage in meditation and yoga throughout this period.

3. Do not sleep
It is not considered auspicious for pregnant women to sleep during a solar eclipse.

4. Don't Use Sharp Objects
It is highly recommended not to use sharp objects during the eclipse time. This is believed to increase the risk of mishaps or injury. According to Hindu culture, this is not considered auspicious for an unborn baby, when a mother holds sharpen objects such as needle/knife/paper cutter/blade/razor etc.

1. Find a perfect place with a clear view of the sky, where you can take pictures.
2. You should find a suitable location away from the city crowds for a better experience.
3. Sky should be clear for the better vision.
4. You should not look directly at the Sun during an eclipse without binoculars and telescope.

1. The US and Canada will only see a partial eclipse. That means there is no safe time to look directly at the Sun without special eye protection.

2. Use only certified solar viewing glasses or a safe handheld viewer that meets the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard. Dark sunglasses aren't safe no matter how dark they appear.

3. Check eclipse glasses before use. If they are scratched, torn or damaged, do not wear them. Children must be supervised during the viewing period.

4. Don’t view through a camera, telescope or binoculars while using eclipse glasses. These devices focus sunlight and can cause severe eye injury. The solar filter must be securely fastened in front of the optical device to be effective.

On August 12, the eclipse will be partially visible from some parts of the United States. Nowhere in the country will one see totality.

Alaska and northern/eastern parts of the contiguous US will see the partial phase mostly. The zone of visibility stretches across parts of the northern US, from Alaska to North Carolina. The amount of the Sun that will be covered will vary sharply by city.

Do you know mantras are so powerful that it can eliminate the bad energies from your surroundings. The sound of the sacred phrases carry high vibrations that it helps people to get rid of their problems and negative vibes. Let's check out the below mentioned powerful mantras that you can chant even before the eclipse begins so that you can stay positive:

1. Om Namah Shivaye..!!
2. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaye..!!
3. Om Ghrani Suryaye Namah..!!
4. Om Adityaye Vidmahe Diwakaraye Dheemahi Tanno Danti Prachodayat..!!
5. Om Trayambhakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam, Urvarukmiv Bandhanan Mrityor Muskhiya Mamritat..!!

Do you feel low today? may be this is because of Solar Eclipse and if you want to feel protected and gain your energy back then it is recommended to perform some spiritual activities and if you don't know about those spiritual activities then we are here to help you with that:

1. Cleansing is very important so take bath with rock salt water. If you have Gangajal then add few drops of that in your bath water and then take bath.
2. Take a pinch of salt and move it around your head seven times anti clock wise and wash your hands.
3. Meditation is one of the best ways to keep yourself protected from all the negative vibes.
4. Chanting Hanuman Chalisa is also one of the best spiritual practices, which you are advised to do because Lord Hanuman is the remover of all types of negativity so you should definitely do that.
5. Chanting Surya mantra is the most powerful way to get rid of the negativity as this will enhance your solar energy and inner power.

1. Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Sun are currently transiting in Cancer zodiac sign.
2. Rahu is currently transiting in Aquarius zodiac sign.
3. Venus is transiting in Libra zodiac sign.
4. Ketu is transiting in Leo sign.
5. Mars is in the Gemini zodiac sign.
6. Saturn is in the Pisces zodiac sign.

You are advised to follow some Sun related remedies that will give you strength and enhance your will power. You will not feel low and these remedies will maintain the energy level.

1. You can do Sun salutations to appease Sun.
2. Chant mantras that associated with Sun.
3. You must spend some extra time with your father because Sun represents father or a person, who is father figure. You must seek blessings by touching the feet of your father.
4. You should feed cows with jaggery.

Here are some important things, which you should avoid doing during Solar Eclipse:

1. Don't sleep
Sleeping during Solar Eclipse is strictly prohibited because this is not considered auspicious to sleep during these hours.

2. Avoid eating
This is highly recommended to stay away from food and drinks if you are not a patient or have medical issue.

3. Don't touch idols
If you have idols at home then you are suggested not to touch them during Surya Grahan. You can touch them once the Eclipse is over.

4. Avoid alcohol
One should stay away from the alcohol and avoid drinking during these hours.

5. Avoid starting new project
Solar Eclipse is not considered a sacred event, when you can begin a business, project or any other auspicious event so you should definitely avoid that.

The complete eclipse will initially be visible from a distant location in northern Russia on August 12. Then the "path of totality" will cross Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal's north easternmost point. The route will roughly connect the northern Spanish city of Oviedo with the island of Mallorca.

The complete eclipse will be visible in Spain just before sunset for less than two minutes. In some regions of Greenland and Russia, it will last a little longer, although the overall length will still be less than two and a half minutes. The eclipse's partial phases, which take place as the Moon starts to move across the Sun and subsequently moves away, will continue for around an hour and forty-five minutes.

You can check out the below mentioned do's which you can do during Solar Eclipse:

1. Meditation
People should spend their time doing meditation during these hours as this will calm your mind and soul.

2. Use Tulsi patra or kusha sticks
This is recommended to protect your food from the bad energy of Solar Eclipse that you should add these ingredients in all the eatables.

3. Cover your idols
This time period is considered highly sensitive and you suggested to cover all your idols during these hours.

4. Cleansing
Once the Eclipse is over then cleasning home is very important so one must do that by sprinkling Gangajal around your home.

5. Take bath

It is recommended to take take bath after the Eclipse so if you are able to do that, you must take a holy bath by adding Gangajal in that water.

We just want to let you know that Sun will be under the influence of Rahu, which is a shadow planet and according to spirituality and astrological, this situation will not be favorable to anyone so one must keep this mind that first of all they need to stay positive, think positive and if something is triggering them right now then avoid the conflict and arguments otherwise these conflicts may lead to disputes and things may not be like before so here are some below mentioned points which you should read and follow:

1. You should meditate during this time period.
2. If you are experiencing some issues then stay quiet for sometime.
3. Do not get involved in any type of arguments today.
4. Drink plenty of water before Eclipse so that you stay hydrated.
5. Do some spiritual practices, which will help you during that time period.