One-off sky event

2027 annular solar eclipse

An annular solar eclipse crosses parts of South America and Africa, producing a ring-shaped Sun along its narrow path of annularity.

195
days to go
DateFebruary 6, 2027
CountdownWhole calendar days
TimezoneUTC
LocationSouth America and Africa

Good to know

What makes this an annular eclipse?

The Moon appears slightly smaller than the Sun, leaving a bright ring visible from the narrow path of annularity.

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