Annular Solar Eclipse 17 February 2026 will occur with Sun in Dhanishta nakshatra conjunct Rahu along with Moon, Mercury and Venus in Kumbha Rasi (Aquarius), visible in Southern part of Africa, Southern tip of South America and Antarctica according to Vedic Astrology.
Rahu and Venus in Satabhisha nakshatra with Sun, Moon and Mars in Dhanishta, and Mercury in Poorvabhadra nakshatra form 6 planets alignment for this solar eclipse, while Ketu in Poorvaphalguni opposes them. Jupiter in Punarvasu aspects Rahu, Venus, Mercury but not actual eclipse.
Saturn in Uttarabhadra nakshatra have no effect on this eclipse.
This solar eclipse can be seen from all places which fall under the dark coloured zone in above picture.
Though it is not seen from most parts of earth, the planetary conjunction on Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Rahu in Aquarius brings about huge impact on countries with ascendants of Leo, and Aquarius.
Also those countries with ruling planets of Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Venus and Saturn struggle economically.
Solar eclipse if visible brings physical strain, health issues etc for people, but if visible or not visible, will definitely cause political impact.
USA, South Africa, China, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Chile, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Australia, Israel, Iran, Canada, France, Korea are most effected by this solar eclipse, which is followed by Lunar Eclipse within 2 weeks.
Annular Solar Eclipse 17 February 2026 will begin at 09:56:26 UTC, with last location to see at 14:27:42 UTC and maximum eclipse at 12:12:04 UTC.
As this solar eclipse happens in Mars owned Dhanishta nakshatra and also in Mars conjunction, people going through vimsottari dasa of Mangal (Kuja), those born with moon in Mirgasira, Chitra and Dhanishta nakshatras go through physical strain and sleepless nights.
Ketu opposing, while retrograde Jupiter trine this eclipse will help them realize before too much damage is done.
Kumbha Rasi (Aquarius) deals with technology, electronics, science, innovations, weapons.
Avoid buying new phones, gadgets, computers at least until 3rd week of March 2026.
Unless existing ones are unusable, postpone repairs too.
This eclipse is about friendship, membership, group activities, social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, or joining a group.
Those who have made new friends, teams or groups recently, will make good bond among themselves.
Similar solar eclipse was seen on 15 February 2018 and on 16th February 1999.
If those have triggered new friendships or detachment from existing relations or change of places, then this solar eclipse 17 February 2026 will also do the same for you !
Prepare yourself for long term challenges coming up before next solar eclipse in August 2026.
Winter Mornings and Nights will be extremely cold even in mid-february.
There will be violent protests against Indian government due to its policies.
Restaurants, food delivery apps face losses in 1st quarter of 2026.
Impact of Partial Solar Eclipse 17 February 2026 on 12 Moon Signs
Aries moon sign born find themselves in new mess, if they get out of old one.
Taurus face challenges at work place and changes at home.
Gemini born will be worrying about health of parent and their future.
Cancerians go on short trip, which yield them minimal benefits.
Leo face opposition in almost everything.
Virgo gain health and fitness but lack judgement.
Libra gets embarrassed by loved ones and children. Should avoid spending much on cosmetics.
Scorpions get frustrated by lack of progress in business and tough financial condition.
Sagittarians see changes at home and busy travel schedule.
Capricorn will be worried about family and money.
Aquarians spend sleepless nights for multiple reasons that haunt from past.
Pisces spend money like tap water, travel and escape from routine.