Tuesday’s Rare ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse 2026 Aligns with Lunar New Year and Ramadan

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the sky will host a rare celestial show, an annular solar eclipse often called a “Ring of Fire.” This occurs when the Moon moves between Earth and the Sun but is too far from Earth to fully block the Sun’s light. The result is a fiery ring in the sky.  What makes this Eclipse extra remarkable is the date. It falls on Lunar New Year, the start of the Year of the Fire Horse, and is very close to the beginning of Ramadan, a holy month in Islam. This mix of science, culture, and celebration draws global interest.