Annular Solar Eclipse - Ring of Fire

Annular Solar Eclipse - Ring of Fire February 17, 2026. Witness the rare Annular Solar Eclipse on February 17, 2026 (peak at 12:12 UTC / 10:12 PM AEST), when the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun, creating a stunning "ring of fire" as sunlight streams around the Moon's silhouette. This happens during the New Moon in Aquarius, aligning the Sun, Moon, and Earth perfectly for a celestial display of precision and power.

This event is visible as an annular ring along a narrow path crossing remote parts of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Partial phases (the Sun appearing as a crescent) can be seen from southern South America, southern Africa, and scattered ocean regions. For most of the world, including Australia, it will not be visible, as the Sun is below the horizon during the event in your time zone.

The Significance of the Annular Solar Eclipse:

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