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Antarctic ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse Set for Feb. 17, With Peak Around 12:11 UTC

With the ring confined to Antarctica, most viewers will follow livestreams under strict eye‑safety guidance.

Overview

  • The Servicio de Hidrografía Naval lists the event from 09:56 to 14:27 UTC, with annularity between 11:42 and 12:41 UTC and maximum near 12:11–12:12.
  • True annularity will pass over remote Antarctic sectors, with brief rings of roughly 1 minute 45 seconds to about 2 minutes at select research stations.
  • At maximum, the Moon will cover about 96% of the Sun, creating the thin luminous ring characteristic of an annular eclipse.
  • Only partial views are expected at the extreme south of Argentina and Chile and parts of southeast Africa, with coverage near 9% in Ushuaia and about 6% in Punta Arenas.
  • NASA and regional outlets note no visibility for the United States, Mexico or Peru, urging viewers to use ISO 12312-2 eclipse filters or watch verified livestreams.