| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Amsterdam Island |
| Begins: | Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 5:01 pm |
| Maximum: | Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 6:02 pm 0.819 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 6:45 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 44 minutes |
February 17, 2026 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Amsterdam Island
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Amsterdam Island. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (TFT) for Amsterdam Island.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:01:19 pm Tue, Feb 17 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. |  269° | 19.6° | |
| 6:02:52 pm Tue, Feb 17 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. Sun close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West. | 260° | 7.5° | |
| 6:45:30 pm Tue, Feb 17 | Setting | Sunset Setting | 254° | -0.2° |
| 6:59:43 pm Tue, Feb 17 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 252° | -3.2° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The annular phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Amsterdam Island, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers a large portion of the Sun, so this is a spectacular sight.
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Cloud Coverage (Feb 17)
In the past, this day was cloudy 83% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
989Days 14Hrs 23Mins 56SecsAmsterdam Island Eclipse Countdown
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Amsterdam Island
| Eclipse Visibility From Amsterdam Island | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28–29, 2023 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, Much of South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Sep 18, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse Europe, Much of Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, West in North America, East in South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse South in Africa, South in South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse East in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Amsterdam Island, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |