When is the next eclipse?
Next eclipse
🌑 February 6, 2027 — annular solar eclipse
Ring over southern Chile and Argentina and the South Atlantic; partial phases in South America and West Africa
By Emily Hart, professional astrologer · updated September 13, 2026
This calendar is computed from the Swiss Ephemeris — the astronomical tables professional astrologers use — not copied from someone else's list. It covers every solar and lunar eclipse of 2026–2028 with the peak date (UTC) and where each is visible.
All eclipses 2026–2028
| Date | Eclipse | Where it's visible |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | annular solar | Ring visible from Antarctica; partial phases across southern South America and southern Africa |
| March 3, 2026 | total lunar 🔴 | Asia, Australia, the Pacific and western Americas |
| August 12, 2026 | total solar | Totality over Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain; deep partial across Europe and eastern North America |
| August 28, 2026 | partial lunar | The Americas, Europe and Africa |
| February 6, 2027 | annular solar | Ring over southern Chile and Argentina and the South Atlantic; partial phases in South America and West Africa |
| February 20, 2027 | penumbral lunar | The Americas, Europe and Africa (subtle shading only) |
| July 18, 2027 | penumbral lunar | East Africa, Asia and Australia (barely noticeable) |
| August 2, 2027 | total solar | Totality across southern Spain, North Africa and Egypt to the Arabian Peninsula — up to 6 min 23 s, the century's longest on land |
| August 17, 2027 | penumbral lunar | The Pacific, Asia and Australia (barely noticeable) |
| January 12, 2028 | partial lunar | The Americas, Europe and Africa |
| January 26, 2028 | annular solar | Ring from Ecuador and Peru across northern Brazil and the Atlantic to Spain and Portugal at sunset |
| July 6, 2028 | partial lunar | Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia |
| July 22, 2028 | total solar | Totality across Australia (including Sydney) and the South Island of New Zealand |
| December 31, 2028 | total lunar 🔴 | Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia — a New Year's Eve blood moon |
Rows in grey have already passed.
What eclipses mean in astrology — honestly
Astronomically an eclipse is precise geometry: a new moon crossing the Sun–Earth line (solar) or a full moon slipping through Earth's shadow (lunar). Astrologically, the tradition reads eclipses as accelerated turning points — they always happen near the lunar nodes, the axis linked with course corrections. Practically: eclipse seasons are strong moments to review direction, and poor ones for irreversible impulsive decisions.
That's tradition, presented honestly as such. The dates and visibility above are pure astronomy, computed with the Swiss Ephemeris — the same tables professional astrologers use.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next eclipse?
The next eclipse is a annular solar eclipse on February 6, 2027 — visible from: Ring over southern Chile and Argentina and the South Atlantic; partial phases in South America and West Africa. This page recalculates as dates pass.
When is the next total solar eclipse?
August 2, 2027 — Totality across southern Spain, North Africa and Egypt to the Arabian Peninsula — up to 6 min 23 s, the century's longest on land.
When is the next blood moon?
A blood moon is a total lunar eclipse — and the next one is on December 31, 2028 (Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia — a New Year's Eve blood moon). Partial and penumbral lunar eclipses before then won't turn the Moon red.
How many eclipses happen each year?
Between four and seven, in two (occasionally three) eclipse seasons about six months apart: each season pairs at least one solar eclipse (at a new moon) with one lunar (at a full moon).
See also: solar eclipses 2026–2028 · lunar eclipses 2026–2028 · when is the next blood moon · the Moon today