Under the Ashlesha Nakshatra, the August 12’s solar eclipse will occur under the sign of Cancer. Since it will not be visible from India, location-specific Panchang calculations suggest that the Sutak kaal will not apply. AdvertisementWhere will the solar eclipse occur on August 12? ALSO READ: Surya Grahan 2026: Is the last solar eclipse on August 12 or 13? For a visible Surya Grahan, Sutak kaal starts four Prahars, or about 12 hours, before.