Eclipses

Blazing 'ring of fire' eclipse seen from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 20, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 20 February 26

ESA's Proba-2 satellite captured a stunning 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse from orbit — a view few on Earth could see.

Annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 18 February 26

The first solar eclipse of the year was on Feb. 17, 2026. Here's what you need to know.

See the moon's shadow darken Antarctica in epic satellite imagery of the Feb. 17 solar eclipse (video)

By Anthony Wood published 18 February 26

Plus NOAA's GOES-19 satellite spies the lunar disk crossing the face of our parent star.

A 'ring of fire' just appeared in the sky over Antarctica. Here's what happened during today's annular solar eclipse

By Anthony Wood published 17 February 26

An annular eclipse swept over a remote corridor of Antarctica on Feb. 17.

Annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a dramatic 'ring of fire' today! Here's what you need to know

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 17 February 26

Today (Feb. 17), the moon and sun will create a "ring of fire" during an annular solar eclipse. Here's what to expect.

What time is the annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17?

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 16 February 26

A 'ring of fire' eclipse is coming to Antarctica on Feb. 17.

Why solar and lunar eclipses come in pairs — and what an eclipse season really is

By Jamie Carter published 13 February 26

Eclipses don't happen at random — they arrive in pairs, on schedule, and 2026 brings two spectacular seasons to prove it.

Here's what will happen during each phase of the Feb. 17 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse

By Anthony Wood published 12 February 26

The annular solar eclipse will see the moon cover the majority of the solar disk, surrounding it in a fiery halo.

Where will the annular solar eclipse be visible on Feb. 17?

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 11 February 26

The 'ring of fire' eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026, will be witnessed by more penguins than people.

1 week until an annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a 'ring of fire' over Antarctica

By Anthony Wood published 10 February 26

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