| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Lauff Island |
| Begins: | Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 12:26 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 12:37 am 0.343 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 12:59 am |
| Duration: | 33 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
February 17–18, 2026 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Lauff Island
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 0 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like near the maximum point. The curvature of the Moon's path is due to the Earth's rotation.
Where to See the Eclipse
Try our new interactive eclipse maps. Zoom in and search for accurate eclipse times and visualizations for any location.
Cloud Coverage (Feb 17–18)
In the past, this day was cloudy 78% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
72Days 15Hrs 27Mins 41SecsLauff Island Eclipse Countdown
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Lauff Island
| Eclipse Visibility From Lauff Island | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17–18, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 7, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Lauff Island, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next annular eclipse visible in Lauff Island