oseen · source-linked reporting

An annular solar eclipse lasting up to 2 minutes and 20 seconds is visible from Antarctica for the first time

Solar eclipse of February 17, 2026 — An annular solar eclipse lasting up to 2 minutes and 20 seconds is visible from Antarctica for the first time since 2014. It was also observed in the Southern Ocean, and the South

Published February 17, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Solar eclipse of February 17, 2026.

An annular solar eclipse lasting up to 2 minutes and 20 seconds is visible from Antarctica for the first time since 2014. It was also observed in the Southern Ocean, and the South Indian Ocean, and partially observed in Africa, Argentina, and Chile. [https://eclipsewise.com/solar/SEprime/2001-2100/SE2026Feb17Aprime.html (EclipseWise)] [https://apnews.com/article/ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-february-0d15bb4cd43a8b7eccf6daf7748c5a4a (AP)] [https://hub.pl/nauka/news-wyjatkowe-zacmienie-slonca-ziemska-gwiazda-zgasnie-na-ponad-,nId,8066195#ref (hub.pl)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-02-17).