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Annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026. Here's what you need to know.

See the moon's shadow darken Antarctica in epic satellite imagery of the Feb. 17 solar eclipse (video)
By Anthony Wood published
Plus NOAA's GOES-19 satellite spies the lunar disk crossing the face of our parent star.

A 'ring of fire' just appeared in the sky over Antarctica. Here's what happened during today's annular solar eclipse
By Anthony Wood published
An annular eclipse swept over a remote corridor of Antarctica on Feb. 17.

Annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a dramatic 'ring of fire' today! Here's what you need to know
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Today (Feb. 17), the moon and sun will create a "ring of fire" during an annular solar eclipse. Here's what to expect.

What time is the annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A 'ring of fire' eclipse is coming to Antarctica on Feb. 17.

Here's what will happen during each phase of the Feb. 17 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse
By Anthony Wood published
The annular solar eclipse will see the moon cover the majority of the solar disk, surrounding it in a fiery halo.

Where will the annular solar eclipse be visible on Feb. 17?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The 'ring of fire' eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026, will be witnessed by more penguins than people.

1 week until an annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a 'ring of fire' over Antarctica
By Anthony Wood published
The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on Feb. 17, setting the stage for a dramatic annular solar eclipse.

Solar eclipse glasses: How to check safety and use them correctly
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
You can always grab a pair ahead of the next solar eclipse!

Total solar eclipse 2030: Everything you need to know about totality in southern Africa and southeast Australia
By Jamie Carter published
Reference The total solar eclipse on Nov. 25, 2030, will mainly cross the Indian Ocean, but views will be possible from Australia, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Lesotho.
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