Solar & Lunar Eclipses2026 – 2029
Complete eclipse calendar powered by pure astronomical calculations. Dates, times, types and visibility for every solar and lunar eclipse worldwide.
📅 2026 Eclipse Calendar
All solar and lunar eclipses this year
| Date | Type | Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Duration | Visibility | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 February 2026 | ☀️ Annular Solar | 11:56 | 1.5727 | 1h 42min | Path of greatest eclipse (narrow band) | Details → |
| 03 March 2026 | 🌕 Total Lunar | 05:25 | 1.0062 | 10min | Europe, Asia | Details → |
| 19 March 2026 | ☀️ Annular Solar | 01:11 | 1.4481 | 1h 27min | Path of greatest eclipse (narrow band) | Details → |
| 12 August 2026 Upcoming | ☀️ Total Solar | 17:50 | 1.6652 | 1h 41min | Path of greatest eclipse (narrow band) | Details → |
| 28 August 2026 Upcoming | 🌕 Total Lunar | 10:19 | 1.1494 | 42min | South America, Oceania | Details → |
🔭 Upcoming Eclipses
Next 12 eclipses worldwide
⏮️ Recent Past Eclipses
Recently occurred eclipses
💡 Eclipse Types Explained
Understanding different solar and lunar eclipses
📖 About Solar & Lunar Eclipses
Complete guide to eclipse predictions
Solar and Lunar Eclipses — Complete Guide 2026
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight. A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting Earth's shadow on the Moon. Both types occur in eclipse seasons — periods when the Sun is near one of the Moon's orbital nodes.
All eclipse times and dates on Timexora are calculated using Jean Meeus's "Astronomical Algorithms" — the same mathematical foundation used by NASA and professional astronomy software. Times are given in UTC (Universal Time).
Eclipse predictions shown here cover 2026 through 2029. The next eclipse is Total Solar Eclipse on 12 August 2026. Total solar eclipses are the rarest and most spectacular — they occur at any given location only once every 375 years on average.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Solar & lunar eclipse — common questions answered
The next eclipse is a Total Solar Eclipse on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 17:50:50 UTC UTC, which is 108 days from now. It will be visible from: Path of greatest eclipse (narrow band).
There are typically 4 to 7 eclipses per year — a combination of solar and lunar eclipses. In 2026, there are 5 eclipses. Over the next period, there are 4 upcoming solar and 8 upcoming lunar eclipses tracked on this calendar.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight. It is only visible from a specific path on Earth. A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting Earth's shadow on the Moon. Lunar eclipses are visible from the entire night side of Earth simultaneously.
A Blood Moon is a total lunar eclipse where the Moon turns a deep red or orange color. This happens because Earth's atmosphere refracts red wavelengths of sunlight and bends them onto the Moon's surface. The color ranges from bright orange to dark red depending on atmospheric conditions on Earth.
The Saros cycle is a period of approximately 18 years, 11 days, and 8 hours (6,585.3 days) after which eclipses repeat with similar geometry. Astronomers use this cycle to predict future eclipses with high accuracy. Each successive eclipse in a Saros series shifts approximately 120° westward in longitude.
A total solar eclipse is visible from any specific location on Earth only once every 375 years on average. The path of totality is typically only 100–200 km wide. However, somewhere on Earth experiences a total solar eclipse roughly every 18 months.
Never look directly at a solar eclipse without certified solar eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2). During totality only, it is briefly safe to view with the naked eye — but resume eye protection immediately when the partial phase returns.