Rare “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse February 2026

On 17 February 2026, a rare annular solar eclipse will be visible over the icy continent of Antarctica. Not many people will be able to see it in full, but it has already attracted the attention of astronomers, photographers, and sky-watchers around the world.

During this eclipse, the Moon will move in front of the Sun, but it will not cover it completely. This creates a spectacular effect called the “ring of fire”, where a bright, glowing circle of sunlight appears to hover in the sky.

This unusual eclipse is exciting for anyone interested in astronomy and promises to be a thrilling natural event.