The next solar eclipse visible from Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, will occur on the 17th of February in 2026.
While the main event is an "Annular" (Ring of Fire) eclipse, that view is reserved for Antarctica. In Howick, you will see a Partial Solar Eclipse.
As Howick is slightly inland, you can expect to view a modest "bite" taken out of the sun.
Maximum Coverage: Approximately 15–16% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon.
Visual Effect: You won't notice the sky turning dark (this usually requires >90% coverage), but if you use proper solar filters, you will see the Moon clearly silhouetted against the Sun's disk.
Duration: The entire event will last about 1 hour and 46 minutes beginning at about 2.11pm.
Future Eclipse Excitement for Howick
If you're looking for a more dramatic event, expect that on 25 November 2030.
The "Big One", a Total Solar Eclipse, will cross Southern Africa. While the path of totality is slightly south of KZN (running through the Free State and Eastern Cape), Howick will see a massive partial eclipse where the sun is almost entirely covered.
Safety First: Never look directly at the Sun during a partial eclipse without ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses. Regular sunglasses, even very dark ones, will not protect your eyes from permanent damage.