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On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, a dramatic annular solar eclipse — popularly known as a “ring of fire” — will appear in the skies above remote parts of Antarctica home to two scientific research stations.

The first solar eclipse of 2026 will be an annular solar eclipse – also known as a “ring of fire”. The rare celestial phenomenon will occur on Tuesday, 17 February. During an annular solar eclipse, ...

This month's new moon brings an annular (or "ring of fire") solar eclipse, but it will only be visible from parts of Antarctica. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

The next solar eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026. During an annular solar eclipse, the moon covers a majority of the sun, leaving a distinct ring of light, hence the nickname ...