The next solar eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026. During an annular solar eclipse, the moon covers a majority of the sun, leaving a distinct ring of light, hence the nickname ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. After a relatively quiet 2025 for eclipses, the skies are ...

It had been thought that Tuesday, Feb. 17’s annular solar eclipse — visible only from Antarctica — had passed without anyone on Earth witnessing it. However, images have emerged from scientists ...