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Mega 'Ring of Fire' to Hit with Rare Chance to See Spectacular Phenomenon
The annular eclipse forms a bright solar ring visible only along a narrow path in western Antarctica and nearby seas, with partial views in select Southern Hemisphere locations.
- On Tuesday an annular solar eclipse—called a `ring of fire`—will occur, rising across western Antarctica and over the Davis Sea coast and the Southern Ocean.
- The Moon's greater apparent distance makes it look smaller than the Sun, so an annular eclipse occurs as the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, unfolding in stages.
- According to Space.com, Heard and McDonald Islands and the French Southern and Antarctic Lands will see 88% coverage, with Port Louis 35%, Saint-Denis 32%, Antananarivo 31%, Durban 20%, and Maputo 16%.
- Few observers in remote regions will witness full annularity, as coverage is limited; major outlets and Getty Images provided broad visibility, and a lunar eclipse follows in March.
- Astrologer and tarot expert Hillary Coke and others describe annular eclipses as continuity rather than endings, opening a new eclipse cycle culminating on August 17, 2026.
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On Tuesday, a rare celestial phenomenon will be visible – but very few will actually be able to catch a glimpse of it.
On February 17, 2026, a spectacular "fire wreath" will appear in the sky – but hardly any man will see him. Most spectators wear tails.
CNN en Español On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, there will be an annular solar eclipse that is commonly called "fire ring", because the apparent diameter of the Moon will be slightly smaller than that of the Sun, which is called nullity. Because the Moon is near the apogee, its apparent disk is approximately 1.1 % smaller than that of the Sun. Halfway through the eclipse, the lunar umbra (shadow) never reaches the Earth; instead, the antumbra reac…
Times of India
The Economic TimesSolar Eclipse 2026: Will US, UK and UAE witness the rare ‘ring of fire’ spectacle? Here’s who can see it
Solar Eclipse 2026: A “Ring of Fire” eclipse, formally called an annular solar eclipse, takes place when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun while positioned farther from Earth in its orbit, causing it to appear slightly smaller than the Sun.
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