Overview
- Annularity tracks a narrow path over Antarctica, with Concordia expected to see about 2 minutes 01 seconds and Mirny about 1 minute 52 seconds.
- At maximum, the annular phase lasts roughly 2 minutes 20 seconds with about 96% of the Sun obscured.
- A broader partial eclipse will reach southeastern Africa, the southern tip of South America, and islands including Reunion, Mauritius and Heard Island.
- In cities such as Durban, Antananarivo and Maputo, only a modest partial view of roughly 12% to 20% coverage is forecast.
- Because the Sun remains exposed during an annular eclipse, certified solar viewers are required for all phases; the next major event is a total eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026 over parts of eastern Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain.