Eclipse Calendar 2026–2030
All 24 solar and lunar eclipses across the next five years — exact date, type, moment of maximum eclipse, and the zodiac degree involved. Computed from the Swiss Ephemeris and shown in US Eastern Time.
✦Reviewed by the CosmyDay Astrology TeamLast reviewed August 2026
Solar Eclipses (12)
| Date | Type | Maximum (ET) | Sign & degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | Annular | 7:12 AM | 28° Aquarius |
| August 12, 2026 | Total | 1:46 PM | 20° Leo |
| February 6, 2027 | Annular | 11:00 AM | 17° Aquarius |
| August 2, 2027 | Total | 6:07 AM | 9° Leo |
| January 26, 2028 | Annular | 10:08 AM | 6° Aquarius |
| July 21, 2028 | Total | 10:55 PM | 29° Cancer |
| January 14, 2029 | Partial | 12:13 PM | 24° Capricorn |
| June 12, 2029 | Partial | 12:05 AM | 21° Gemini |
| July 11, 2029 | Partial | 11:36 AM | 19° Cancer |
| December 5, 2029 | Partial | 10:03 AM | 13° Sagittarius |
| June 1, 2030 | Annular | 2:28 AM | 10° Gemini |
| November 25, 2030 | Total | 1:50 AM | 3° Sagittarius |
Lunar Eclipses (12)
| Date | Type | Maximum (ET) | Sign & degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | Total | 6:34 AM | 12° Virgo |
| August 28, 2026 | Partial | 12:13 AM | 4° Pisces |
| February 20, 2027 | Penumbral | 6:13 PM | 1° Virgo |
| July 18, 2027 | Penumbral | 12:03 PM | 25° Capricorn |
| August 17, 2027 | Penumbral | 3:14 AM | 24° Aquarius |
| January 11, 2028 | Partial | 11:13 PM | 21° Cancer |
| July 6, 2028 | Partial | 2:20 PM | 15° Capricorn |
| December 31, 2028 | Total | 11:52 AM | 10° Cancer |
| June 25, 2029 | Total | 11:22 PM | 4° Capricorn |
| December 20, 2029 | Total | 5:42 PM | 29° Gemini |
| June 15, 2030 | Partial | 2:33 PM | 24° Sagittarius |
| December 9, 2030 | Penumbral | 5:28 PM | 17° Gemini |
How eclipses work
An eclipse is a new moon or full moon that happens near a lunar node — one of the two points where the Moon's tilted orbit crosses the plane of the ecliptic. Because that tilt is about 5°, most lunations miss alignment entirely. When one lands close enough to a node, the shadows connect: a new moon near a node becomes a solar eclipse, a full moon near a node becomes a lunar eclipse. This is why eclipses arrive in pairs or triples during eclipse seasons about six months apart.
Astrologically, eclipses are read as accelerated turning points rather than ordinary lunations, and their effect is tied to the degree they fall on. An eclipse at 20° Leo matters most to someone with a planet or angle near 20° Leo. Cast your free natal chart to find whether any of these degrees touch your placements.
Every eclipse below also appears in the moon calendar as an ordinary new or full moon. For planetary stations, see the retrograde calendar; for sign changes, the ingress calendar and zodiac season dates.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the next solar eclipse?
The solar eclipses of 2026 are February 17, 2026 (annular, 7:12 AM ET, 28° Aquarius); August 12, 2026 (total, 1:46 PM ET, 20° Leo). The August 12, 2026 total eclipse is the most significant of the decade for European observers.
Why does an eclipse only happen at certain new and full moons?
The Moon's orbit is tilted about 5° to the ecliptic, so at most new and full moons the three bodies are not quite aligned. Eclipses occur only when a new or full moon falls close to a lunar node — the point where the Moon crosses the ecliptic plane. That alignment recurs in eclipse seasons roughly every six months.
What is the difference between a total, annular and partial eclipse?
In a total solar eclipse the Moon fully covers the Sun's disc. In an annular eclipse the Moon is near apogee and appears slightly too small, leaving a ring of sunlight. A partial eclipse covers only part of the disc. Lunar eclipses run total, partial, or penumbral — the last being a faint shading that is easy to miss.
Will I be able to see these eclipses from where I live?
Not necessarily. The times on this page are the moment of maximum eclipse globally, in US Eastern Time — not local visibility. A total solar eclipse is only total along a narrow track a few hundred kilometres wide, while lunar eclipses are visible from wherever the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Check a visibility map for your location.