Eclipses: next dates, signs and visibility
Every solar and lunar eclipse with its exact time, zodiac sign and degree, nearest lunar node, and where it can be seen. Times are Eastern Time, with UTC.
Next: Annular solar eclipse in Aquarius — Feb 6, 2027, 10:59 AM ET, 104 days from now. Details
| Date (ET) | Eclipse | Sign | Visible from the US? |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2027 | Annular solar eclipse | 17°38′ ♒︎ Aquarius | No |
| February 20, 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 1°59′ ♍︎ Virgo | Yes (New York) |
| July 18, 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 25°58′ ♑︎ Capricorn | No |
| August 2, 2027 | Total solar eclipse | 9°55′ ♌︎ Leo | No |
| August 17, 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 24°04′ ♒︎ Aquarius | Yes (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu) |
| January 11, 2028 | Partial lunar eclipse | 21°34′ ♋︎ Cancer | Yes (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu) |
| January 26, 2028 | Annular solar eclipse | 6°11′ ♒︎ Aquarius | Yes (New York, Chicago) |
| July 6, 2028 | Partial lunar eclipse | 15°16′ ♑︎ Capricorn | No |
Most recent: partial lunar eclipse in Pisces, August 28, 2026.
Eclipses by year
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Any year from 1950 to 2050 works, for example the year you were born: eclipses 1990.
Solar and lunar eclipses in astrology
A solar eclipse happens at a New Moon, when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun. A lunar eclipse happens at a Full Moon, when the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow. Both need the Moon near one of its nodes, the two points where its orbit crosses the Sun’s path, which is why eclipses arrive in seasons about six months apart and move backward through the zodiac in pairs of opposite signs over about 18 months.
Astrologers read eclipses as turning points: solar eclipses for beginnings, lunar eclipses for culminations and release. Eclipses near the North Node are traditionally linked to growth and those near the South Node to endings. To see whether an eclipse touches your own chart, compare its degree with your planets in the birth chart calculator.
Download the eclipse table
453 eclipses, 1950–2050, with peak time in UTC, zodiac longitude, node, magnitude, durations and local circumstances. Download CSV. Licensed CC BY 4.0; credit Natal Chart Lab. Generated 2026-10-26.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next eclipse?
The next eclipse is the annular solar eclipse on February 6, 2027, at 17°38′ Aquarius. Greatest eclipse is at Feb 6, 2027, 10:59 AM ET.
When is the next total solar eclipse?
August 2, 2027, with greatest eclipse at 25.5°N, 33.2°E. Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai and Mumbai.
How many eclipses are there each year?
Between four and seven. Eclipses come in seasons about six months apart, when the New or Full Moon falls close to the lunar nodes; each season has two or three eclipses about two weeks apart.
What do eclipses mean in astrology?
Astrologers treat solar eclipses as powerful New Moons that open new chapters, and lunar eclipses as powerful Full Moons that bring things to a head. The sign and degree show which area of a birth chart is activated.
How are these eclipse dates calculated?
With Astronomy Engine, which finds each eclipse from the positions of the Sun, Moon and Earth’s shadow. Local circumstances are computed for 15 major cities. The table covers 1950–2050.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.