Overview
- The February full moon, traditionally called the Snow Moon, occurs on February 1 and will be visible all night, with its naming rooted in North American and European traditions.
- An annular solar eclipse on February 17 will show the ring of fire over Antarctica, with a partial phase visible from southern Argentina, Chile and southern Africa, according to SHN.
- A total lunar eclipse before dawn on March 3 will be visible across the Americas, with NASA noting it is safe to watch with the naked eye and enhanced by binoculars or telescopes.
- A total solar eclipse on August 12 will cross Greenland, Iceland, Russia and northern Spain, where observers should secure a clear western horizon as totality coincides with sunset in many locations.
- Agencies confirm four eclipses in 2026—two solar and two lunar—with Mexico seeing both the March 3 total and the August 27–28 partial lunar eclipses, and experts stressing ISO 12312-2 eye protection for any solar viewing.