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On February 17, 2026, skywatchers will witness the year’s first solar eclipse, featuring a striking “ring of fire” display. Only a select few across the globe will experience the eclipse in its full form.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirms the event, noting it won’t be visible from Pakistan. This eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse, with the moon covering most of the sun and leaving a bright ring around its edges.
The eclipse will start at 2:56 p.m. local time, peak at 5:12 p.m., and end at 7:28 p.m. While the “ring of fire” will be observable only from a remote part of Antarctica, where up to 96% of the sun will be covered for just over two minutes, a partial eclipse will be visible in parts of Antarctica, southern Africa, and the southern tip of South America, according to Space.com.
Additionally, areas over the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans will see partial views. Pakistan will experience two solar and two lunar eclipses this year, but this particular event will largely be out of reach for most residents.
Astronomy fans and eclipse viewers worldwide are encouraged to watch live streams or online broadcasts, as only a fortunate few will see the full eclipse in person.
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