Khaberni - The National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research has announced the details of the expected solar eclipse in February 2026, warning against directly looking at the sun during the event without using safe protection methods.
This announcement has topped public interest, search rates on Google and social networking sites, until the institute settled the debate about the timing and type of the anticipated eclipse.
The date of the solar eclipse in 2026 according to the official statement, will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and it will be an annular eclipse, which is a relatively rare astronomical phenomenon.
In this type of eclipse, the moon does not cover the sun's disk completely; instead, it leaves a bright ring around its edge at the peak of the event; this gives it a distinctive appearance and enhances its scientific value.
The institute clarified that the path of the annular eclipse will pass through several regions in the world, while other countries will experience a partial eclipse, with varying degrees, and with different timing of the peak of the phenomenon from one country to another.
In Egypt, the eclipse will be observed partially; according to the viewing percentage of each area, and more accurate data will be announced later about the best times and locations to safely observe the event.
Warning from the solar eclipse In a related context, the National Institute for Astronomical Research warned of directly looking at the sun without protection during the eclipse, pointing out that ordinary sunglasses are not sufficient to observe the event safely.
The National Astronomy confirmed that safe viewing requires special eclipse glasses or the use of indirect projection methods, such as light projection through lenses or special boxes, to avoid any damage that may occur to the eye.
The annular eclipse phenomenon is an important astronomical event, offering valuable opportunities for researchers to study the solar atmosphere and the movement of celestial bodies accurately, in addition to attracting the attention of astronomy enthusiasts around the world. Such phenomena represent unique moments through which scientific photos can be taken and data not usually available during the normal state of the sun can be recorded.
The institute also confirmed that it would later reveal more specific details about the visibility percentages and the expected duration of the eclipse in different countries, including the local timing of the peak of the phenomenon in Egypt and how to safely follow the viewing, urging the public to rely only on the information issued by it and not to follow inaccurate information spread through social media.
