Annular solar eclipse on 17 February 2026 in Mthatha

Annular solar eclipse — 17 February 2026 12:11 UTC
occurred on 17 February 2026
Summary
A partial eclipse of the Sun was visible from Mthatha. Maximum came at 13:00 UTC. The Sun's disc was 15%% eclipsed at maximum. The Sun stood 48.0° above the horizon at that moment. It was part of Saros series 121, which repeats every 18 years and 11 days. Clouds permitting, it was a memorable sight.
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Annular solar eclipse
Date (UTC)
17 February 2026 — 12:11 UTC
Saros series
121
Gamma
-0.97430
Magnitude
0.9630
Local circumstances
Local type
Partial
Obscuration
15%
Population
164,848
Maximum
17 February 2026 13:00 UTC