First solar eclipse of 2026 is on February 17: Why the Moon won’t fully cover the Sun and how the ‘ring of fire’ appears

Times of India

by TOI SCIENCE DESK

February 16, 2026

First solar eclipse of 2026 is on February 17: Why the Moon won’t fully cover the Sun and how the ‘ring of fire’ appears

Science News: On 17 February 2026, skywatchers will get a chance to see one of the most striking types of solar eclipses: an annular eclipse, better known as a ‘rin.

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Originally published on Times of India on 2/16/2026