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 ...

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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.

A "ring of fire" solar eclipse on Tuesday will mark the first eclipse of 2026, but only about 2% of the world's population will get to see it, according to Time and Date. The event, also called an ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. An annular solar eclipse forming a so-called 'ring of fire' is set to ...