A total solar eclipse in April 2024 stunned millions across the United States.

This week is packed with holidays and celebrations. From Mardi Gras and the Lunar New Year on the day of the solar eclipse, to Lent and Ramadan.

Early on Tuesday, Feb. 26, a rare annular solar eclipse created a “ring of fire” over Antarctica, while South Africa and Indian Ocean locations saw partial phases.

The Year of the Fire Horse is upon us, and this year, the Lunar New Year, celebrated on February 17, 2026, coincides with a humdinger new moon solar eclipse in Aquarius.

On this single morning, a rare annular solar eclipse peaks at 7:13 a.m. EST, aligning with a New Moon in Aquarius and ushering in the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse. Layer in the arrival of Ramadan and the approach of Lent,

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, either partially or completely blocking the sun from view. For those outside the path of visibility, a livestream is set to begin shortly, providing a front-row seat to the rare alignment as it happens.

Explore how the February 17 solar eclipse in Aquarius will influence each zodiac sign, urging new beginnings and personal growth.