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ESA’s Proba-2 satellite recorded four viewpoints of the Feb. 17, 2026 annular solar eclipse from orbit, including a spectacular “ring of fire” when about 93% of the Sun was obscured; the SWAP instrument imaged the Sun’s corona in extreme ultraviolet, with the most complete ring visible from remote Antarctica while other locations saw a partial eclipse.
An annular solar eclipse swept across a remote Antarctic corridor on Feb. 17, producing a ring of fire as the Moon partially obscured the Sun. Annularity lasted a little over two minutes along a ~383‑mile-wide path that included the Concordia research station, with a partial eclipse visible to about 176 million people in southern South America and southern Africa. The event ended around 9:27 a.m. EST. The article notes the next major sky show will be the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, expected to be viewable by billions of people, offering a different kind of celestial spectacle.
On Feb. 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse will turn the Sun into a ring of fire, visible mainly over Antarctica with partial visibility in parts of southern Africa and the southern tip of South America; the peak annular phase occurs around 7:12 a.m. EST, and Space.com will provide a live eclipse blog. The event is notable for observers across a remote region, with penguins anticipated to “see” the eclipse more than people. The next total solar eclipse will occur on Aug. 12, 2026, visible in Greenland, western Iceland, and northern Spain, and travel and viewing guidance is highlighted for enthusiasts.
The first solar eclipse of 2026 will be an annular (ring of fire) eclipse visible from parts of Antarctica, offering observers there a view of the Sun surrounding a dark Moon as it passes between Earth and the Sun.
On Feb 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse—where the Sun appears as a ring—will sweep a narrow path across Antarctica, with up to about 96% of the Sun obscured at maximum along the annular track near Concordia Station. The ring of fire will be visible only within a long, thin corridor (roughly 2,661 by 383 miles); elsewhere in Antarctica and in parts of southern Africa and the southern tip of South America viewers will see a partial eclipse. Because the path is so limited, most people will follow the event via livestreams or live blogs rather than witnessing the ring in person.
NASA has released a stunning image of Earth taken from space during an annular solar eclipse that occurred on October 14. The image, captured by NASA's EPIC imager aboard the Deep Space Climate Observatory, shows North America completely covered in darkness as the moon passes in front of the sun. The annular eclipse, also known as the "ring of fire," was visible in several states in the U.S. and hasn't happened since 2012. The next scheduled occurrence in the U.S. is on June 21, 2039.
Earth-observation satellites, including NOAA's GOES-East and GOES-West, captured the annular solar eclipse that occurred on October 14, 2023. The satellites observed the moon passing in front of the sun, creating a dark shadow that swept over the Earth's surface. The eclipse started in Oregon and moved across several states before disappearing over the Atlantic Ocean. The event served as a warm-up for the total solar eclipse that will be visible from the U.S. on April 8, 2024.
Thousands of people flocked to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah to witness the annular solar eclipse, which was not dead-center or symmetrical but still considered a full annular eclipse. Visitors were awestruck by the beauty of the park and the eclipse, describing it as emotionally moving and unlike anything they had seen before. Officials expected the number of visitors to exceed the 10,000 who came for a previous annular eclipse in 2012. The next solar eclipse visible from Utah will be a total eclipse in August 2046.
A rare annular solar eclipse, also known as a "ring of fire" eclipse, was visible across the Americas on Saturday, drawing huge crowds of eclipse watchers to various locations. Unlike a total solar eclipse, the moon does not completely cover the sun during an annular eclipse, leaving a bright, blazing border. The event brought excitement and concerns about weather and visitor influx to small towns along its path. Next year, a total solar eclipse will cross the U.S. in the opposite direction, while the next ring of fire eclipse will occur in October 2022 in South America.
A rare annular solar eclipse, also known as a "ring of fire" eclipse, was visible across the Americas on Saturday, drawing huge crowds of eclipse watchers to various locations. Unlike a total solar eclipse, the moon does not completely cover the sun during an annular eclipse, leaving a bright, blazing border. The event brought excitement and concerns about weather and visitor influx to small towns along its path. Next year, a total solar eclipse will cross the U.S. in the opposite direction, while the next ring of fire eclipse will occur in October 2022 in South America.
A rare annular solar eclipse, also known as a "ring of fire" eclipse, was visible across the Americas on Saturday, drawing huge crowds of eclipse watchers to various locations. Unlike a total solar eclipse, the moon does not completely cover the sun during an annular eclipse, leaving a bright, blazing border. The event brought excitement and concerns about weather and visitor influx to small towns along its path. Next year, a total solar eclipse will cross the U.S. in the opposite direction, while the next ring of fire eclipse will occur in October 2022 in South America.
Thousands of people gathered at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to witness a rare annular solar eclipse during day 8 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The event included a drone show, Mass Ascension of balloons, and a special candle burn by balloon pilots to commemorate the eclipse.
An annular solar eclipse will occur today, starting from Oregon and sweeping across the U.S. before heading over Mexico, Central America, and South America. During the eclipse, the moon will cast a shadow on Earth, creating a "ring of fire" effect as it doesn't entirely cover the sun's disk. Observers within the path of annularity will experience the ring of fire, while those outside will see a partial solar eclipse. It is important to use solar filters and never look directly at the sun. This is the last solar eclipse of 2023 and will serve as a warm-up for the upcoming total solar eclipse in 2024, which coincides with a period of increased solar activity.
Central Florida residents will have the opportunity to view a solar eclipse on October 14. The annular solar eclipse, also known as "the ring of fire," will begin around 11:52 a.m. in Orlando, reaching its peak at 1:26 p.m. and ending around 3:02 p.m. The Orlando Science Center is hosting a viewing party, estimating that residents will be able to see up to 60% of the eclipse. It is important to know how to safely view the event to protect your eyes. The next total solar eclipse for parts of the U.S. will occur on April 8, 2024.
NASA will be livestreaming a rare "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse on Saturday, visible over multiple states in the U.S. The livestream will include conversations with scientists and telescope views from across the country. The eclipse will be visible in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of California, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona, as well as in Central America and Colombia. This annular solar eclipse is different from a total eclipse and will be the last opportunity for people in the states to witness a ring of fire for a number of years.