Solar Eclipse
Annular Solar Eclipse
February 6, 2027
Time until greatest eclipse
Timing (UTC)
Duration & Magnitude
Up to 7 minutes 51 seconds of annularity ("ring of fire") on the centerline
Magnitude: 0.9281
Where it's visible
The annular path crosses southern South America (Chile and Argentina), the South Atlantic, and western Africa, ending over Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria. A partial eclipse is visible across most of South America, Africa, Antarctica, and the South Atlantic.
In the US: Not visible from the United States. The eclipse is a Southern Hemisphere and Atlantic event.
View the official interactive mapSafety
An annular eclipse never fully covers the Sun — there is no safe moment to look without ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses at any point during this eclipse.
FAQ
When exactly is the annular solar eclipse?
Greatest eclipse occurs Sat, 06 Feb 2027 16:00:00 UTC. Use the countdown above for the exact time remaining from right now.
Do I need special equipment?
An annular eclipse never fully covers the Sun — there is no safe moment to look without ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses at any point during this eclipse.
Where can I find precise timing for my exact location?
This page shows verified UTC times and a general visibility summary — for second-by-second local circumstances at your specific coordinates, use the official interactive map linked above.