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2026 Annular Solar Eclipse: Ring of Fire Over Antarctica

9/25/2025

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An annular solar eclipse will occur on February 17, 2026, visible mainly from Antarctica, creating a ring of fire.
It obscures 96% of the sun; annularity lasts up to 2:20, with Concordia Station at 2:01 and Mirny Station at 1:52.
Cloud cover may hinder visibility; a partial eclipse will be visible across southern Africa and parts of South America.

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Story summary

An annular solar eclipse will occur on February 17, 2026, visible mainly from Antarctica, creating a ring of fire.
It obscures 96% of the sun; annularity lasts up to 2:20, with Concordia Station at 2:01 and Mirny Station at 1:52.
Cloud cover may hinder visibility; a partial eclipse will be visible across southern Africa and parts of South America.