First Solar eclipse of 2026 blazes a 'ring of fire'
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Satellites have captured incredible views of the Feb. 17 annular solar eclipse as the moon's shadow swept across a remote region of Antarctica, while at the same time a U.S. weather satellite captured the silhouette of Earth's satellite as it traversed across the face of the sun.
What is the astrological meaning of the solar eclipse and new moon in Aquarius on February 17? Here's a horoscope and what it means for your zodiac sign.
An annular solar eclipse is happening on Feb. 17, lining up with the Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras.
A solar eclipses is often a cause for celebration, with everyone in its path stepping outside to glimpse the rare cosmic event of the moon passing directly in front of the sun. The solar eclipse coming Feb.
Annular solar eclipse on February 17, 2026: exact times of partial phases and peak ring of fire, visibility areas, path of annularity, and upcoming eclipse dates.
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi have uncovered new clues about how energy moves through the sun's outer atmosphere, using one of nature's rarest events as their window: total solar eclipses.
Today’s annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into a blazing “ring of fire” for just over two minutes — but only a few places will see it fully.
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, either partially or completely blocking the sun from view. For those outside the path of visibility, a livestream is set to begin shortly, providing a front-row seat to the rare alignment as it happens.