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February 6, 2027 annular solar eclipse

The February 6, 2027 eclipse is annular, not total. NASA gives greatest eclipse at about 15:59:32 UTC, a maximum central annular phase of about 7 minutes 51 seconds, and a path width near 282 km at greatest eclipse.

The path of annularity crosses parts of South America, the South Atlantic and western Africa. Outside the central path, a much larger region sees a partial eclipse.

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7m 51s

Maximum annularity

NASA's Besselian reference gives about seven minutes fifty-one seconds at greatest eclipse.

~282 km

Path width

The central annular corridor is broad near greatest eclipse, but exact duration still depends on the observing coordinate.

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Eclipse magnitude

The Moon appears smaller than the Sun, which is why a bright solar ring remains at maximum.

Where is the February 2027 eclipse annular?

NASA lists the annular eclipse across parts of South America and Africa, with partial visibility extending much farther. In South America, the annular path includes portions of Chile and Argentina and continues across the South Atlantic. It later reaches western Africa. Exact city circumstances should still be calculated from coordinates because being in the same country does not guarantee annularity.

What does an annular eclipse look like?

During annularity, the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun but appears slightly too small to cover it completely. A bright ring of the solar surface remains visible around the Moon. That is why an annular eclipse is often called a “ring of fire” eclipse.

Is an annular eclipse the same as totality?

No. There is no total phase on February 6, 2027. The bright Sun remains visible throughout annularity. Do not use the August Totality Finder or Totality Gain tools for this event; those are specific to the August 2 total solar eclipse.

How to plan the February eclipse

  1. Use the coordinate calculator above to confirm whether the event is visible at your point.
  2. Check whether the result is annular or partial.
  3. Record the partial contacts, maximum time, Sun altitude and azimuth.
  4. If you are travelling, compare exact candidate coordinates rather than relying on a country-level map.
  5. Keep certified solar viewing protection in use throughout the event.

Solar viewing safety is different from a total eclipse

Because the solar photosphere is never completely covered during an annular eclipse, proper solar viewers are required through the entire central phase. The brief naked-eye exception that exists during true totality does not apply here. Review the Eclipse Wayfinder safety guide before observing.

Why August needs deeper travel tools

The February annular eclipse mainly asks whether your coordinate lies inside the path of annularity and how long the ring phase lasts. The August total eclipse creates a different travel problem: reaching totality, moving deeper into the path, and comparing how much extra totality a different destination provides. That is why Totality Finder, Totality Gain and the destination comparator are specific to August.

Authoritative references

NASA Besselian elements for February 6, 2027 · NASA future eclipses · AAS eclipse eye safety