A “ring of fire” solar eclipse will be visible on Tuesday, with the best views in Antarctica and partial eclipse views in Africa and South America.
Annular solar eclipse on February 17, 2026: exact times of partial phases and peak ring of fire, visibility areas, path of annularity, and upcoming eclipse dates.
The first solar eclipse of 2026 takes place on Tuesday, creating a "ring of fire" in the sky for those who travel to be in its path.
Solar eclipse visibility: Annular eclipses are less dramatic than total solar eclipses, as the Sun is never completely obscured. However, the “ring of fire” effect is widely regarded as equally ...
On February 17, 2026, a rare and dramatic annular solar eclipse, often referred to as the “ring of fire,” will sweep across ...
An annular solar eclipse, known as the ’ring of fire,’ will occur on February 17, 2026, visible across parts of Antarctica, southern Africa and South America.