Annular solar eclipse of February 17, 2026

Annular eclipse

Key facts

Date
February 17, 2026
Type
Annular eclipse
Duration of annularity at eclipse maximum Duration of the annular phase at the point of greatest eclipse.
2 min 20 s
Global eclipse maximum
at 12:12 UTC UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): the worldwide time standard, independent of local time zones and daylight saving time.
Coordinates of greatest eclipse
64.7° S – 86.7° E
Path width at maximum
about 638 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.
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Visibility map — Annular eclipse on February 17, 2026

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 Antarctica. Along it, the Moon leaves a bright ring for about 2 minutes 20 seconds at maximum. A partial solar eclipse reaches southern Africa and the western Indian Ocean islands of Madagascar, Mauritius, and Réunion.

Path of annularity

Regions
Antarctica
Example destinations
Antarctica
Example locations
Casey StationMcMurdo Station

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

Casey StationAntarctica

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Tue, Feb 17
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Tue, Feb 17
Maximum obscuration
Sunset
Tue, Feb 17
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Tue, Feb 17
Sun has set

McMurdo StationAntarctica

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Tue, Feb 17
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Wed, Feb 18
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Wed, Feb 18
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Areas with a partial eclipse

Regions
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion
Example destinations
South AfricaMadagascarMauritiusRéunion
Example locations
AntananarivoPort LouisSaint-Denis

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

AntananarivoMadagascar

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Tue, Feb 17
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Tue, Feb 17
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Tue, Feb 17
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Port LouisMauritius

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Tue, Feb 17
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Tue, Feb 17
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Tue, Feb 17
The Moon no longer covers the Sun
Sunset
Tue, Feb 17
Sun’s centre on the horizon

Saint-DenisRéunion

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Tue, Feb 17
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Tue, Feb 17
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Tue, Feb 17
The Moon no longer covers the Sun
Sunset
Tue, Feb 17
Sun’s centre on the horizon

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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