Notable Solar Eclipses Scheduled for February 2026 and August 2027

Between February 2026 and August 2027, several notable solar eclipses will occur. The first, an annular 'ring of fire' eclipse on February 17, 2026, will be visible mainly from remote Antarctica for about 2 minutes 20 seconds. A series of eclipses will follow, including the longest total solar eclipse in over a century on August 2, 2027, lasting up to 6 minutes 23 seconds and visible across North Africa, parts of Spain, and the Middle East. India will witness a partial eclipse during this event. Observers are advised to follow safe viewing practices.