The 2026 total solar eclipse stands apart not just for its accessibility but for the sheer spectacle it promises to deliver.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Did you see this morning’s dramatic partial solar eclipse?

On Feb. 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse will be visible from a remote part of Antarctica, forming a "ring of fire" for up ...