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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

10 best places to see the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse on March 3

From dark-sky parks to remote deserts, these locations offer prime views of the March 3, 2026, blood moon.

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

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

Annular ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates

The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026. Here’s what you need to know.