Today (Feb. 17), the moon and sun will create a "ring of fire" during an annular solar eclipse. Here's what to expect. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

The first solar eclipse of 2026 arrives Tuesday, but it won't be the kind that most people are familiar with. On Feb. 17, the moon will pass between Earth and the sun to create an annular solar ...

On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, a dramatic annular solar eclipse — popularly known as a “ring of fire” — will appear in the skies above remote parts of Antarctica home to two scientific research stations.

A "ring of fire" solar eclipse on Tuesday will mark the first eclipse of 2026, but only about 2% of the world's population will get to see it, according to Time and Date. The event, also called an ...