The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on Feb. 17, setting the stage for a dramatic annular solar eclipse.

A rare “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse will appear over Antarctica on Feb. 17, 2026, with partial views from parts of South America and Africa.

The first solar eclipse of 2026 is about to put on a show, and it will not be a subtle one. An annular “ring of fire” event ...

From a rare lunar occultation of Regulus and a six-planet parade to an annular solar eclipse, there will be plenty going on in the night sky in February 2026.

From dazzling new moons to dramatic eclipses, February has countless opportunities to witness life-changing astronomical ...

Learn about two major events happening in the sky this February 2026: a solar eclipse that will create a "ring of fire" and a ...

Not all eclipses are created equal. A solar eclipse is one of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring celestial events a person can witness, but they aren’t all equally impressive. Some are more complete ...

Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the Sun is fully blocked, an annular eclipse leaves a thin circle of sunlight shining throughout the event.

February 2026 begins with intense pressure from a Capricorn stellium, highlighting themes of structure and responsibility. By ...

It takes two to tango. Or at least to imitate a total solar eclipse from space. Two spacecraft orbiting Earth have begun to mimic the phenomenon, with images from one of the duo’s successful early ...

When Windstar Cruises announced its 2026 Around Iceland solar eclipse cruise, 90% of their cabins filled within a month. Since then, both 2026 solar eclipse sailing excursions sold out, according to a ...

Coronagraphs are telescopes equipped with an occulting disk to block out the overwhelming radiation emanated from the visible surface of the Sun, along with optical stops and filters that are ...