Annular Solar Eclipse - February 6, 2027
Feb 6, 2027
The next solar eclipse is an annular "ring of fire" eclipse on Saturday, February 6, 2027.
The Moon passes in front of the Sun but is slightly too far from Earth to cover it completely, leaving a bright ring of sunlight around the Moon's silhouette. The ring phase lasts up to 7 minutes 51 seconds on the central path.
Eclipse details
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, February 6, 2027 |
| Type | Annular solar eclipse (Saros series 131) |
| Greatest eclipse | 16:00 UTC (over the south Atlantic Ocean) |
| Eclipse magnitude | 0.928 |
| Max duration of annularity | 7 minutes 51 seconds |
| Annular path | Chile, Argentina, south Atlantic Ocean |
| Partial eclipse visible from | Southern South America, Antarctica, western and southern Africa |
Source: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center eclipse catalog, Solar Eclipses 2021-2030 (Fred Espenak). NASA: Eclipses During 2027
Where to watch
The annular path crosses southern Chile and Argentina in the late afternoon. Cities near the path include parts of Patagonia. A partial eclipse is visible across the rest of southern South America, Antarctica, and western and southern Africa. This eclipse is not visible from North America or Europe.
Eye safety
An annular eclipse has no safe naked-eye phase - the Sun is never completely covered. Use ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses or an indirect projection method for the entire event. Regular sunglasses are not safe.
Common questions
What is an annular solar eclipse?
An annular eclipse happens when the Moon is near its farthest point from Earth, so its apparent size is slightly smaller than the Sun's. At maximum, a bright ring (annulus) of sunlight remains visible around the Moon - the "ring of fire."
Is the February 6, 2027 eclipse visible in the United States?
No. The eclipse is visible from southern South America, Antarctica, and western and southern Africa. The next solar eclipse visible from the US is the partial eclipse of January 14, 2029.
What time is the eclipse?
Greatest eclipse occurs at about 16:00 UTC. In Argentina and Chile (UTC-3), maximum eclipse falls in the early afternoon, around 13:00 local time near the path. Exact local times depend on your location.