Annular Eclipse Visible
Antarctica
| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Annular Solar Eclipse, in Antarctica |
| Start of Partial: | Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 6:57 am CLST |
| Start of Annularity: | Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 12:42 am NZDT |
| End of Annularity: | Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 8:10 pm CAST |
| End of Partial: | Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 6:10 pm MAWT | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Antarctica.
Feb 17–18, 2026 – Annular Solar Eclipse – Antarctica
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon. Annularity is visible within the dark red strip.
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Countdown until eclipse begins
301Days 14Hrs 52Mins 49Secs
Solar Eclipses
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Selection of Cities in Antarctica Where the Annularity Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Annularity Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Station | 6:48 pm | 7:47 pm | 8:45 pm CAST | 2m, 5s | 2 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Antarctica
| Eclipse Visibility from Antarctica | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 17–18, 2026 Annular Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Antarctica, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Antarctica