annular
adjective
an·nu·lar
ˈan-yə-lər 
: of, relating to, or forming a ring
an annular skin lesion
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Next eclipse Just two weeks after the annular solar eclipse, Earth will experience a total lunar eclipse on March 3-4, when Earth's shadow will turn our lunar neighbor blood red.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
On February 17th, the same day as the Lunar New Year and annular solar eclipse in Aquarius, Venus aligns with the North Node of Destiny in Pisces.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026
February’s new moon coincides with the Lunar New Year — and an annular solar eclipse.
—Nathaniel Levine, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Parts of Earth can see an annular solar eclipse.
—Joshua Bessex, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
On February 17th, the same day as the Lunar New Year and annular solar eclipse in Aquarius, Venus aligns with the North Node of Destiny in Pisces.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026
February’s new moon coincides with the Lunar New Year — and an annular solar eclipse.
—Nathaniel Levine, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Parts of Earth can see an annular solar eclipse.
—Joshua Bessex, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Annular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annular. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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annular
adjective
an·nu·lar
ˈan-yə-lər
: of, relating to, or forming a ring
Medical Definition
annular
adjective
an·nu·lar
ˈan-yə-lər
: of, relating to, or forming a ring
the annular diaphragm of a microscope
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