Eclipses arrive in pairs, roughly every six months, when the Sun and Moon line up near the lunar nodes. A solar eclipse falls on a New Moon; a lunar eclipse on a Full Moon. Below is the full run, with the sign each one touches.
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Eclipse times are computed with astronomy-engine and shown in UTC; visibility depends on where you are, but the date and sign hold worldwide. The sign is where the eclipse falls — the Sun's sign for a solar eclipse, the Moon's sign for a lunar one. For today's sky at a glance, see Current Sky; for every Full and New Moon, the Moon phases calendar.
Common questions
When is the next eclipse?
The next eclipse is highlighted at the top of this page, with its date, type and the zodiac sign it falls in; the full list runs from 1900 to 2100.
When is the 2026 total solar eclipse?
The total solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 falls in Leo; this calendar lists it along with every other solar and lunar eclipse and their signs.
What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?
A solar eclipse happens at a New Moon, when the Moon passes in front of the Sun; a lunar eclipse happens at a Full Moon, when Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon. They arrive in pairs about every six months.