| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Victoria |
| Begins: | Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 5:29 pm |
| Maximum: | Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 5:55 pm 0.091 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 6:20 pm |
| Duration: | 52 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
February 17, 2026 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Victoria
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Victoria. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (SCT) for Victoria. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.5 seconds.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:29:14 pm Tue, Feb 17 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. |  258° | 16.4° | |
| 5:55:39 pm Tue, Feb 17 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. | 258° | 9.9° | |
| 6:20:56 pm Tue, Feb 17 | Partial Eclipse ends The Moon leaves the Sun's edge. Sun close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West-southwest. | 258° | 3.9° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The annular phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Victoria, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers only a small portion of the Sun.
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Cloud Coverage (Feb 17)
In the past, this day was cloudy 63% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Victoria
| Eclipse Visibility From Victoria | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28–29, 2023 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 18, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Victoria, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |