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Annular Solar Eclipse
RARE6 February 2027

Annular Solar Eclipse

Chile · Argentina · South Atlantic

Worth planning now

In 3 months

Why this matters

The Moon passes in front of the Sun while near the far point of its orbit, leaving a bright ring of sunlight visible from a narrow path across southern South America.

Annularity is only visible from a thin path. Outside it you see a partial eclipse and nothing more — being inside the path is the entire experience.

How rare is it?

Rarity classification
RARE
Recurrence
Annular eclipses occur somewhere on Earth every one to two years; the narrow path rarely repeats over the same place.
Next comparable opportunity
January 26, 2028

When

6 February 2027

Global maximum around 15:59 UTC — timing at your viewing location may differ.

Calculated annular eclipse path

Gold: calculated zone where the annular phase is possible.

Orange: our cautious 3 km planning buffer on both sides of the calculated edge — not an additional NASA prediction.

Certified solar eye protection is required throughout an annular eclipse, including inside the path.

The highlighted zone is based on NASA's calculated path for this date. NASA's official map also shows the limit lines and centreline.

Open NASA's official path map

Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA's GSFC

Planning timeline

  1. 8 months before

    Decide whether you want to travel into the narrow path.

  2. 4 months before

    Compare locations inside the path and book travel.

  3. 1 month before

    Get certified solar viewers — the Sun is never fully covered.

  4. 7 days before

    Watch the forecast and keep a backup location in mind.

Prepare

  • Certified eclipse glasses

    During an annular eclipse, the Sun is never fully covered. Use ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses or a safe solar viewer whenever looking directly at it.

  • Solar filter for cameras and telescopes

    Any optical instrument pointed at the Sun needs a dedicated front-mounted solar filter.