Should You Watch a Solar Eclipse?

According to traditional Jyotish principles, the answer to our title is straightforward: one should avoid viewing a solar eclipse, as the Moon’s interposition between Sun and Earth creates an inauspicious alignment. I generally concur with this position, though in a subsequent article I will explore the nuanced distinctions that emerge when one examines eclipse observation through both astronomical precision and astrological insight. What prompted this article is a solar eclipse set to cross Europe on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The clearest views will be had from Greenland, Iceland, and the northern reaches of Spain; Croatia, meanwhile, will catch a partial…