Tag: annular eclipse
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Annular Solar Eclipse 2026: Ring of Fire Returns for Skywatchers
What to expect from the 2026 annular solar eclipse One month from now, skywatchers will witness a striking astronomical event: an annular solar eclipse on February 17, 2026. Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the Moon completely covers the Sun, an annular eclipse occurs when the Moon sits slightly farther from Earth in its orbit.…
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A Ring of Fire: What to Expect from the 2026 Annular Solar Eclipse
What is an annular solar eclipse? An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon aligns between the Sun and Earth but is at a distance that makes it appear smaller than the Sun. Instead of a total solar eclipse, observers see a brilliant ring of sunlight around the Moon’s silhouette, often called a “ring of…