Annular solar eclipse of 6 February 2027
Annular solar
The ring of fire appears at 11:50 on Chiloé, 12:24 in Mar del Plata and 12:36 in Punta del Este (UTC−3), and at sunset on the Gulf of Guinea.
It lasts up to 7 min 52 s on land. The Moon covers about 86% of the Sun, so the sky dims but does not go dark. Santiago, Buenos Aires and Montevideo see a partial eclipse only.
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What you will see
Mar del Plata: ring of fire, 7 min 39 s
Ring 12:24:13–12:31:52, UTC−3
Where and when to see the ring
The shadow touches down in the Pacific at sunrise, reaches Chiloé before noon, crosses Patagonia and the coasts of Buenos Aires province and Uruguay, and leaves South America over the far south of Brazil, at Santa Vitória do Palmar. Greatest eclipse comes over the Atlantic at 15:59 UT; the ring then ends on the coast of West Africa, where the Sun is setting.
Inside the path: ring of fire
| City | Ring starts | Lasts |
|---|---|---|
| Chile · UTC−3 | ||
| Castro, Chiloé | 11:49:49 | 4 min 25 s |
| Argentina · UTC−3 | ||
| Esquel | 11:52:27 | 7 min 32 s |
| Viedma | 12:09:51 | 7 min 12 s |
| Bahía Blanca | 12:15:17 | 3 min 56 s |
| Mar del Plata | 12:24:13 | 7 min 39 s |
| Villa Gesell | 12:26:28 | 7 min 52 s |
| Uruguay · UTC−3 | ||
| Punta del Este | 12:35:49 | 5 min 30 s |
| La Paloma | 12:37:36 | 6 min 25 s |
| Côte d’Ivoire · GMT (UTC+0) | ||
| Abidjanat sunset | 17:51:43 | 1 min 25 s |
| Ghana · GMT (UTC+0) | ||
| Accraat sunset | 17:49:36 | 5 min 31 s |
| Nigeria · WAT (UTC+1) | ||
| Lagosat sunset | 18:49:41 | 5 min 37 s |
Outside the path: partial eclipse only
| City | Maximum | Sun covered |
|---|---|---|
| Chile · UTC−3 | ||
| Santiago | 12:04 | 62% |
| Puerto Montt | 11:54 | 85% |
| Argentina · UTC−3 | ||
| Bariloche | 11:57 | 85% |
| Córdoba | 12:23 | 64% |
| Rosario | 12:29 | 74% |
| Buenos Aires | 12:32 | 82% |
| Uruguay · UTC−3 | ||
| Montevideo | 12:36 | 86% |
An annular eclipse is never safe to look at: even the ring is direct sunlight. Keep certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) on from start to finish.
How to get inside the ring
From Buenos Aires, the nearest ring is on the Atlantic coast of the province: Mar del Plata, Villa Gesell and Pinamar are 340 to 420 km away by road, and the ring there lasts 7 min 39 s to 7 min 52 s. From Montevideo, Punta del Este is about 130 km east by road; La Paloma, further along the coast, gets a longer ring.
From Santiago, the ring is a flight away: Chiloé in Chile, or Esquel in Argentina, where it lasts 7 min 32 s.
What this eclipse means in astrology
17°38′ Aquarius· North Node
A new chapter about friendship, community and the future you want begins with this eclipse in Aquarius on 6 February 2027. At 17°38′ Aquarius, close to the North Node, it points forward: toward friends, teams and shared goals, toward new ideas and tools, and toward your own path among other people. The South Node in Leo asks you to need the spotlight less. Because the eclipse is annular, the Moon does not cover the whole Sun and a “ring of fire” stays visible. Read it as an outline: the shape of what is coming shows now, and the next six months fill it in. It is a restart, and it rewards what you build with others.
Who feels it most
You feel this eclipse most if your Sun, Moon, ascendant or another planet sits between about 13° and 22° of a fixed sign: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius. If your birthday falls around 6 February, your Sun is on or near the eclipse degree. In those charts, the turn toward new people and new goals is personal and hard to miss.
The eclipse for each sign
Read your Sun sign, and your rising sign if you know it.
AriesYour 11th house
Friendships and long-range plans are where this eclipse lands, in your 11th house. New allies and a sharper goal take shape in the coming months. Join a group whose aims match yours, and let others share the lead.
TaurusYour 10th house
Your career takes a new direction in your 10th house of reputation. A role that feels too narrow can change, often toward teamwork or new tools. Name the goal you want to be known for.
GeminiYour 9th house
Expect your outlook to widen in your 9th house of study, travel and belief. An idea from an unusual source can change what you learn or where you go. Test an old belief against someone who sees it differently.
CancerYour 8th house
Closeness changes its terms in your 8th house of intimacy and shared money. You may want more freedom inside a bond, or a fairer balance in what you share. Talk about money and trust calmly and directly.
LeoYour 7th house
Partnerships change shape, with the eclipse facing your sign from your 7th house. Someone close may ask for more space, or a new ally arrives. Give the people you love room to be different from you.
VirgoYour 6th house
Daily work and health habits are due for an update in your 6th house. New methods, tools or a freer schedule can make your days lighter. Drop a routine that only drains you.
LibraYour 5th house
Love and creativity take an unexpected turn in your 5th house. Romance may grow out of friendship, and an original idea asks to be made. Say yes to the creative plan that seems a little strange.
ScorpioYour 4th house
At home, something new is starting in your 4th house of family and roots. A different place to live, more space or freer family ties may appeal. Decide what home should mean for you now.
SagittariusYour 3rd house
Words carry further than usual in your 3rd house of communication and close contacts. New faces enter your daily circle. Put an idea you believe in into plain words and send it to one person who can use it.
CapricornYour 2nd house
Money and what you value find a new footing in your 2nd house. Security may start to mean freedom more than status, and new ways of earning come into view. Try one of them before you commit.
AquariusYour 1st house
This eclipse is about you: it falls in Aquarius, in your 1st house. How you present yourself and what you aim for start to change, and they settle by August. Make the next big choice on your own terms.
PiscesYour 12th house
Quiet time does the most good now that the eclipse touches your 12th house of rest and the unseen. Ties to old groups or causes may loosen. Step back from the crowd and listen to what you want next.
The same eclipse every 18 years: Saros 131
This eclipse belongs to Saros 131. The previous one, on 26 January 2009, was an annular eclipse over the Indian Ocean and Indonesia; the next comes on 16 February 2045. Since 2009 the ring has been shortening slowly:
| Member | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | 7 min 39 s | |
| 48 | 7 min 49 s | |
| 49 | 7 min 53 s | |
| 50 | 7 min 54 s | |
| 51 | 7 min 51 s | |
| 52 | 7 min 47 s | |
| 53 | 7 min 41 s |
Questions about the 6 February 2027 eclipse
What time is the annular eclipse on February 6, 2027?
Around midday in South America: the ring starts at 11:50 on Chiloé, 12:10 in Viedma, 12:24 in Mar del Plata and 12:36 in Punta del Este, all UTC−3. Greatest eclipse is at 15:59 UT, over the Atlantic.
Can you see the ring from Buenos Aires, Montevideo or Santiago?
No. All three are outside the path and see a partial eclipse: the Moon covers about 82% of the Sun in Buenos Aires, 86% in Montevideo and 62% in Santiago, but the ring never closes.
How long does the ring last?
7 min 51 s at greatest eclipse, over the Atlantic. On land the longest is about 7 min 52 s near Villa Gesell, on the Atlantic coast of Buenos Aires Province; across Patagonia the central line gets 7 min 28 s to 7 min 45 s.
Is it visible from Africa?
Yes, at sunset. The ring reaches the Gulf of Guinea with the Sun only a few degrees up: 5 min 31 s in Accra and 5 min 37 s in Lagos, where it forms right on the horizon.
Can you see it from the United States?
No. It is seen from South America, Antarctica and western and southern Africa, but from nowhere in North America.
Related pages
Sources: NASA interactive map, any spot · NASA path table · EclipseWise. Figures checked on 23 September 2026.