| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Francistown |
| Begins: | Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:51 pm |
| Maximum: | Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:22 pm 0.075 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:51 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour | All times shown on this page are local time. |
February 17, 2026 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Francistown
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Francistown. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (CAT) for Francistown.
| 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 annular phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Francistown, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers only a small portion of the Sun.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Cloud Coverage (Feb 17)
In the past, this day was cloudy 51% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Francistown
| Eclipse Visibility From Francistown | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 6, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Francistown, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Francistown
Next annular eclipse visible in Francistown