The first eclipse of 2026 will be an annular solar eclipse, leaving a glowing outer ring of fire around the moon Rick Kern/Getty The first eclipse season of the year is officially in session! On Feb.

The first solar eclipse of 2026 is about to put on a show, and it will not be a subtle one. An annular “ring of fire” event will briefly turn the Sun into a blazing halo as the Moon passes in front of ...

In February 2026, skywatchers will witness the stunning “Ring of Fire” effect, which is an annular solar eclipse, where the moon doesn’t completely cover the sun but forms a visible fiery ring. This ...

An annular solar eclipse occurs when the sun, the moon, and the Earth are aligned, creating apogee that leaves a “ring of fire.” Basically, the Moon covers most of the Sun, but not all of it, allowing ...

The first eclipse season of the year is officially in session! On Feb. 17, skywatchers around the world will be served with a cosmic event to remember: an annular solar eclipse, most commonly known as ...