In keeping with EarthSky, the eclipse will start at 09:56 UTC, with the utmost section occurring at 12:12 UTC. The occasion might be seen primarily over Antarctica, with partial visibility in areas near the continent. Elements of Southern Africa, together with Cape City and Durban, in addition to Zimbabwe and Tanzania, are anticipated to witness the eclipse. The southern suggestions of Argentina and Chile might also briefly observe the phenomenon. Further areas the place the eclipse might be partially seen embody Mauritius and Namibia.
The place will the February 17 photo voltaic eclipse be seen?
India falls completely exterior the shadow observe of the eclipse, making it inconceivable to view the occasion from the nation. Though many skywatchers could also be disillusioned, dwell streams by businesses reminiscent of NASA will present a possibility to comply with the occasion on-line. Visibility of any eclipse is dependent upon geographic location, and this alignment favours the Southern Hemisphere. The subsequent photo voltaic eclipse of 2026 is scheduled to happen on August 12.
Date and time of the annular photo voltaic eclipse 2026
The eclipse will happen on Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha within the month of Phalguna and falls on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The eclipse is predicted to start at 03:26 PM and finish at 07:57 PM.
What’s an annular photo voltaic eclipse?
As per NASA, the February 17 occasion might be an annular photo voltaic eclipse. An annular eclipse happens when the Moon is at a larger distance from the Earth and passes between the Solar and Earth, overlaying the Solar’s centre whereas leaving its outer edges seen. This creates a brilliant ring, generally known as the “ring of fireplace,” making it a putting spectacle for observers throughout the visibility path.
Astrological significance of the February 17 eclipse
The eclipse will happen within the Aquarius zodiac signal underneath the Dhanishtha Nakshatra. On the time of the occasion, the Solar might be positioned in Aquarius and transfer into the fourth quarter of Dhanishta. Rahu, Mercury, Venus and the Moon can even align in Aquarius alongside the Solar. Astrologically, the conjunction of Rahu and the Solar in Aquarius is taken into account to type the eclipse mixture, which is historically considered as inauspicious.
(With inputs from TOI)
