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A “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse will be visible from Antarctica on Feb. 17, 2026, as the new moon sets the stage for ...
A “ring of fire” solar eclipse will be visible on Tuesday, with the best views in Antarctica and partial eclipse views in Africa and South America.
The first solar eclipse of 2026 happened on Tuesday, February 17, bringing with it a rare annular event — the striking “ring of fire” — visible only along a slim corridor cutting across Antarctica.