Annular solar eclipse of February 26, 2017

Annular eclipse

Key facts

Date
February 26, 2017
Type
Annular eclipse
Duration of annularity at eclipse maximum Duration of the annular phase at the point of greatest eclipse.
0 min 44 s
Global eclipse maximum
at 14:53 UTC UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): the worldwide time standard, independent of local time zones and daylight saving time.
Coordinates of greatest eclipse
34.7° S – 31.2° W
Path width at maximum
about 31 km
Saros series Number of the Saros series to which the eclipse belongs: similar eclipses recur about every 18 years and 11 days, with a comparable type and path, though not over the same locations each time.
140
Visibility map — Annular eclipse on February 26, 2017

Choose a location anywhere on Earth to see if the eclipse will be visible, check local times, and watch it unfold in an animation.

Explore the eclipse

The path of annularity crosses Chile and Argentina, traverses the South Atlantic, and reaches Angola. Because the Moon nearly matches the Sun’s apparent size, it leaves a slender ring for about 44 seconds at maximum. A partial solar eclipse is also visible in Namibia and on Saint Helena.

Path of annularity

Regions
Chile, Argentina, Angola
Example destinations
ChileArgentinaAngola
Example locations
CoyhaiquePuerto AysénFacundoLucira

To look at the Sun: wear eclipse glasses throughout the eclipse — the ring of fire remains dangerous.

CoyhaiqueChile

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Annularity — start
Sun, Feb 26
Only a ring of sunlight remains
Maximum
Sun, Feb 26
Maximum obscuration
Annularity — end
Sun, Feb 26
The ring of sunlight is no longer complete
Partial — end
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Puerto AysénChile

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Annularity — start
Sun, Feb 26
Only a ring of sunlight remains
Maximum
Sun, Feb 26
Maximum obscuration
Annularity — end
Sun, Feb 26
The ring of sunlight is no longer complete
Partial — end
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

FacundoArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Annularity — start
Sun, Feb 26
Only a ring of sunlight remains
Maximum
Sun, Feb 26
Maximum obscuration
Annularity — end
Sun, Feb 26
The ring of sunlight is no longer complete
Partial — end
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

LuciraAngola

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Annularity — start
Sun, Feb 26
Only a ring of sunlight remains
Maximum
Sun, Feb 26
Maximum obscuration
Annularity — end
Sun, Feb 26
The ring of sunlight is no longer complete
Partial — end
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon no longer covers the Sun
Sunset
Sun, Feb 26
Sun’s centre on the horizon

Areas with a partial eclipse

Regions
Chile, Argentina, Angola, Namibia, Saint Helena
Example destinations
ChileArgentinaAngolaNamibiaSaint Helena
Example locations
Puerto MonttComodoro RivadaviaSarmientoTrelewBenguelaNamibeWindhoekEdinburgh of the Seven Seas

To look at the Sun: eclipse glasses for the whole eclipse.

Puerto MonttChile

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Feb 26
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Comodoro RivadaviaArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Feb 26
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

SarmientoArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Feb 26
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

TrelewArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Feb 26
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

BenguelaAngola

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Feb 26
Maximum obscuration
Sunset
Sun, Feb 26
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Sun, Feb 26
Sun has set

NamibeAngola

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Feb 26
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon no longer covers the Sun
Sunset
Sun, Feb 26
Sun’s centre on the horizon

WindhoekNamibia

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Feb 26
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon no longer covers the Sun
Sunset
Sun, Feb 26
Sun’s centre on the horizon

Edinburgh of the Seven SeasTristan da Cunha

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Feb 26
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Feb 26
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Watch a solar eclipse safely

To look directly at the Sun, use eclipse glasses that conform to ISO 12312-2 and are in good condition. Ordinary sunglasses do not provide enough protection.

You may look at the Sun without glasses only during totality at your observing location, when its disc is completely covered by the Moon. Put them back on as soon as the Sun begins to reappear. During a partial or annular eclipse, eclipse glasses remain necessary for any direct viewing.

Do not use binoculars, a telescope, a camera, or any other optical instrument unless it is fitted with a suitable solar filter placed in front of the optics. Eclipse glasses are not sufficient in this case.

The information and times shown are provided for guidance only. Each observer must check local conditions and follow the applicable safety guidelines.

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