Feb. 17’s new moon eclipses the sun and begins Lunar New Year, with Ramadan beginning the following day. Both are lunar ...

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.

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

Antarctica will witness a rare ‘ring of fire’ annular solar eclipse on Feb 17, 2026, with partial coverage across Africa, South America, and nearby islands ...

The first solar eclipse of the year will take place on Feb. 17, 2026.

As with all solar eclipses, astronomers strongly remind people to never look at the Sun without proper eye protection.

A rare ring of fire solar eclipse will appear in February 2026, but its path avoids India. Why this dramatic event matters, and who can witness it, may surprise you.