Annular solar eclipse 6 February 2027
The “ring of fire” crosses southern Chile and Argentina, the South Atlantic and West Africa. South America and much of Africa see a partial eclipse.
When
What it is
The Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the whole Sun, so a bright “ring of fire” stays around it for up to 7 min 51 s.
Where it’s visible
The “ring of fire” crosses southern Chile and Argentina, the South Atlantic and West Africa. South America and much of Africa see a partial eclipse.
How to see it
Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) or a solar filter — even when most of it is covered. Binoculars and telescopes need a filter in front of the lens. During an annular eclipse the Sun is never safe to look at directly.
Check the clouds for that night
See also
Mercury at greatest eastern elongation, 3 February 2027
Mercury is 18.3° from the Sun — the best time to find it low in the west after sunset.
The Moon meets Mercury, 8 February 2027
The Moon passes 0.3° from Mercury — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.
Jupiter at opposition 2027
Jupiter is opposite the Sun: up all night, at its closest and brightest (magnitude -2.4) in Leo.
Mars at opposition 2027
Mars is opposite the Sun: up all night, at its closest and brightest (magnitude -1.1) in Leo.
Total solar eclipse 12 August 2026
The path of totality crosses Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain. Most of Europe, North Africa and the north-east of North America see a partial eclipse.
Partial lunar eclipse 28 August 2026
Visible wherever the Moon is up: the Americas, Europe and Africa.