Solar and lunar eclipses
Eclipse dates, types, visibility regions, and individual guides for 2026–2028, based on NASA eclipse data.
Solar · Total
Total Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
Totality crosses Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and a small part of Portugal; a partial eclipse is visible across much of Europe and other regions.
Lunar · Partial
Partial Lunar Eclipse — August 28, 2026
Visible from the eastern Pacific, the Americas, Europe, and Africa.
Solar · Annular
Annular Solar Eclipse — February 6, 2027
The annular path crosses Chile, Argentina, and the Atlantic; a partial eclipse is visible in parts of South America and Africa.
Lunar · Penumbral
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — February 20, 2027
Visible from the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, western Australia, and Antarctica.
Lunar · Penumbral
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — July 18, 2027
Visible from Antarctica, Australia, and the Indian Ocean region.
Solar · Total
Total Solar Eclipse — August 2, 2027
Totality crosses southern Spain, North Africa, the Middle East, and part of the Arabian Peninsula.
Lunar · Penumbral
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — August 17, 2027
Visible around the Pacific Ocean and neighboring regions.
Lunar · Partial
Partial Lunar Eclipse — January 12, 2028
Visible from the Americas, Europe, and Africa.
Solar · Annular
Annular Solar Eclipse — January 26, 2028
The annular path crosses Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Suriname, Spain, and Portugal; a partial eclipse is visible more widely.
Lunar · Partial
Partial Lunar Eclipse — July 6, 2028
Visible from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Solar · Total
Total Solar Eclipse — July 22, 2028
Totality crosses Australia and New Zealand; a partial eclipse is visible in parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
Lunar · Total
Total Lunar Eclipse — December 31, 2028
Visible from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next eclipse?
Total Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026. Visibility depends on your location.
Why is there not an eclipse at every New or Full Moon?
The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to Earth's orbital plane. An eclipse happens only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align closely enough near the lunar nodes.
Is it safe to watch a solar eclipse?
Never look directly at the Sun with ordinary sunglasses. Use a solar viewer compliant with the relevant international safety standard and follow local astronomical guidance.