Annular Solar Eclipse 2026
📅 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
📝 About Annular Solar Eclipse 2026
On February 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse will create a stunning 'ring of fire' visible from parts of Antarctica, southern Argentina, and the South Atlantic. An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon is near apogee (its farthest point from Earth) and appears too small to completely cover the Sun's disk, leaving a bright, fiery annulus of sunlight visible around the Moon's silhouette. The effect differs critically from totality — because the Sun is never fully blocked, the corona remains hidden and direct viewing without eclipse glasses is unsafe throughout. Annular eclipses occur roughly every one to two years somewhere on Earth, and the Baily's beads phenomenon — sunlight streaming through lunar valleys — is especially prominent during these events.
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- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Tuesday
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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Annular Solar Eclipse 2026 is on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
On February 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse will create a stunning 'ring of fire' visible from parts of Antarctica, southern Argentina, and the South Atlantic. An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon is near apogee (its farthest point from Earth) and appears too small to completely cover the Sun's disk, leaving a bright, fiery annulus of sunlight visible around the Moon's silhouette. The effect differs critically from totality — because the Sun is never fully blocked, the corona remains hidden and direct viewing without eclipse glasses is unsafe throughout. Annular eclipses occur roughly every one to two years somewhere on Earth, and the Baily's beads phenomenon — sunlight streaming through lunar valleys — is especially prominent during these events.
Annular Solar Eclipse 2026 falls on a Tuesday.