Annular Eclipse 2/6/2027

Annular Eclipse 2/6/2027

 

On February 6, 2027, an annular, or "ring of fire," solar eclipse will occur in South America and Africa. In South America, the path of annularity will cross over Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

In Africa, the path of annularity will cross over Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria. The maximum duration of annularity for this eclipse will be 7 minutes and 51 seconds.

The maps below show the path of annularity over South America and Africa. To experience the annular, or "ring of fire," phase of the eclipse, you must be located within the path of annularity represented on the maps below. Areas outside the path of annularity will get a partial solar eclipse only.

South America (Map 1)

 

Africa (Map 2)