02/17/2026
RING OF FIRE ECLIPSE β February 17, 2026 π
A rare and spectacular annular solar eclipse is happening tomorrow! On Feb 17, the Moon will pass between Earth and the Sun but wonβt completely cover it β leaving a bright, fiery ring around the Moonβs silhouette. Thatβs why itβs called the βRing of Fire.β π₯βοΈ
π Where will it be seen?
π The full annular effect (the fiery ring) will be visible only from remote parts of Antarctica and nearby ocean areas.
π Partial phases will be seen from parts of southern Africa, southern South America, and surrounding seas.
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Date: February 17, 2026
β° Time (UTC): Begins ~09:56, max eclipse ~12:11β12:40 UTC (local times vary).
You cannot see the full ring from most of the world, but many people will be able to follow live streams online!
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