| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 16, 2026, 4 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 16, 2026, 4 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7.com/post/2026s-first-solar-eclipse-what-know-ring-fire-event-tuesday-feb-17/18608846/ |
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A "ring of fire" solar eclipse on Tuesday will mark the first eclipse of 2026,
but only about 2% of the world's population will get to see it, according to
Time and Date.
The event, also called an annular solar eclipse, occurs "when the moon passes
directly between the Earth and the sun, but the mo...