A “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse will be visible from Antarctica on Feb. 17, 2026, as the new moon sets the stage for Lunar New Year and Ramadan.

A “ring of fire” solar eclipse will be visible on Tuesday, with the best views in Antarctica and partial eclipse views in Africa and South America.

While this eclipse won’t be visible in the U.S., a total lunar eclipse is coming on March 2-3, that will be visible in part for all of the U.S. A total solar eclipse is expected on Aug. 12, 2026, which will be partially visible in the U.S., including in Michigan.

An annular solar eclipse, also known as a "ring of fire" eclipse, occurs on Feb. 17, but will only be viewable on one continent south of the equator.

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, either partially or completely blocking the sun from view. For those outside the path of visibility, a livestream is set to begin shortly, providing a front-row seat to the rare alignment as it happens.