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Annular Solar Eclipse 2026 Visible in Antarctica and Partial Regions
Annularity will last about 2 minutes and 20 seconds over Antarctica with partial eclipse visible in southern South America, Madagascar, and southern Africa, seen by 2.2 million people, Time and Date said.
- On Tuesday, February 17 at 7.10am, an annular solar eclipse called the 'ring of fire' marks the first solar eclipse of 2026 in the lunar calendar.
- During the alignment, the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's center and leaving only its outer edge visible, while only skywatchers in the narrow shadow path see the full ring.
- Across southern locations, Heard and McDonald Islands and French Southern and Antarctic Lands will see 88%, while Port Louis, Saint-Denis, and Antananarivo will see 35%, 32%, and 31% coverage respectively.
- Residents of the UK will not see the event, and visibility remains the primary concern for skywatchers; after Tuesday's solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse will occur on March 3-4.
- The path of annularity crosses western Antarctica and the Davis Sea coast into the Southern Ocean, with coverage by Space.com and National World publicizing the 'ring of fire'.
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The first solar eclipse of 2026 is almost here, but if you want to view the celestial event, you’ll need to make your way to some of the most remote places on earth. According to Space.com, the annular “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse will take place Tuesday, Feb. 17, with the “first contact” coming at 4:56 a.m. EST (0956 GMT).
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Surya Grahan 2026: Date, India Time, and Visibility of the ‘Ring of Fire’ Annular Solar Eclipse | 🔬 LatestLY
The first Surya Grahan of 2026 occurs on February 17, creating a 'Ring of Fire.' While the event begins at 3:26 PM IST, it will not be visible in India. Consequently, Sutak Kaal rules and temple closures do not apply in the country. The eclipse will be visible primarily in Antarctica, South Africa, and South America. 🔬 Surya Grahan 2026: Date, India Time, and Visibility of the ‘Ring of Fire’ Annular Solar Eclipse.
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