Annular Solar Eclipse — February 6, 2027
On February 6, 2027, a annular solar eclipse will be visible from South America, Antarctica. Here is what will happen, who can see it, and how to watch it.
- Date
- Type
- Annular Solar Eclipse
- Visible from
- South America, Antarctica
On February 6, 2027, an annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse will cross southern South America before heading out over Antarctica. The Moon, near apogee — its farthest point from Earth — will be too small in our sky to cover the Sun completely, leaving a blazing ring around its dark disc at maximum.
Annularity is a strange and beautiful compromise: the sky dims noticeably and the light takes on an odd, silvery quality, but it never reaches the deep twilight of a total eclipse. Shadows sharpen into thousands of tiny crescents under leafy trees as each gap between leaves acts as a pinhole camera.
The path of annularity touches the southern cone of South America, a region with wide-open skies and good infrastructure for eclipse travelers. From there the shadow races across the Southern Ocean toward Antarctica.
Because the Sun is never fully covered, certified eclipse glasses are required for the entire event — there is no safe moment to look with the naked eye, unlike the brief totality of a total solar eclipse. The same rule applies to cameras and optics: a proper solar filter at all times.
Frequently asked questions
Will the 2027-02-06 eclipse be visible where I live?
This eclipse is visible from South America, Antarctica. If your location is outside that zone, you will not see even the partial phases — consider following a live stream instead of traveling blind.
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Yes — for every moment except the brief window of totality (total eclipses only). Annular and partial solar eclipses are never safe to view with the naked eye. Use certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter on optics.
What time does the eclipse happen?
Eclipse times are quoted in Universal Time and convert differently for every time zone. Use our time zone converter on the day to translate the maximum-eclipse instant into your local time.