Eclipse Calendar 2026Solar & Lunar Eclipse Dates and Types
2026 features two distinct eclipse axes: Virgo–Pisces in early spring, and the dominant Leo–Aquarius axis in summer. The Leo total solar eclipse is among the most powerful in years, triggering collective transformation around identity, leadership, and community.
All Eclipse Dates in 2026
Annular Solar Eclipse
AnnularFebruary 17, 2026
Axis: Aquarius
Annular solar eclipse in Aquarius — the 'ring of fire' — signals radical restructuring of community, technology, and collective goals. New visions for humanity take root.
Total Lunar Eclipse
TotalMarch 3, 2026
Axis: Virgo–Pisces
Total lunar eclipse in Virgo brings culmination to health and service themes. Matters seeded during the 2025 Virgo–Pisces axis now reach a decisive turning point.
Total Solar Eclipse
TotalAugust 12, 2026
Axis: Leo
Total solar eclipse in Leo — the most powerful eclipse of 2026. Leo's solar energy drives transformation in leadership, creativity, and self-expression on a global scale.
Partial Lunar Eclipse
PartialAugust 28, 2026
Axis: Leo–Aquarius
Partial lunar eclipse in Aquarius completes the Leo–Aquarius eclipse pair. The tension between individual brilliance (Leo) and collective innovation (Aquarius) seeks resolution.
Eclipses in Traditional Context
In Jyotish, eclipses are commonly called Grahan. Traditional explanations connect them with Rahu and Ketu, the lunar nodes. These are cultural and astrological interpretations of an astronomical event.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun; a lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through Earth's shadow. Their visibility and appearance depend on the event and the observer's location.
Astrological traditions assign symbolic meanings to eclipses, but those interpretations do not establish personal outcomes or replace evidence-based guidance.
The table above uses NASA's event dates and types in Universal Time. This page does not calculate eclipse visibility for every location or provide an individual's chart-based interpretation.
About astrological interpretations
This calendar lists astronomical eclipse dates and types. It does not rate effects by zodiac sign or predict personal events. Traditional interpretations vary, and should be treated as cultural or spiritual reflection rather than evidence-based forecasts or advice.
How Will the 2026 Eclipses Affect Your Kundli?
A birth chart reading can describe an astrological tradition, but it cannot reliably predict how an eclipse will affect an individual or determine what decisions they should make.
Eclipse 2026 FAQ
1How many eclipses are there in 2026?
There are 4 eclipses in 2026: Annular Solar Eclipse on February 17, 2026, Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3, 2026, Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026, Partial Lunar Eclipse on August 28, 2026.
2Which eclipses in 2026 are total?
The calendar lists these eclipse events: March 3, 2026 (Lunar), August 12, 2026 (Solar). Dates are in Universal Time.
3What is an eclipse in Vedic astrology (Grahan)?
Grahan is the Sanskrit term used for an eclipse in Jyotish contexts. Traditional descriptions connect eclipses with Rahu and Ketu, the lunar nodes. Astrological meanings are interpretations and do not establish that personal events will occur.
4What should I avoid doing during an eclipse?
There is no general scientific reason to avoid normal activities during an eclipse. Never look directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse without proper certified eye protection, except during the brief total phase when the Sun is completely covered.
5What mantras should I chant during eclipses?
Some people choose to chant a mantra as a personal or cultural practice. There is no evidence that a particular mantra changes an eclipse or guarantees an outcome.
6How long does eclipse energy last in astrology?
Astronomical eclipse events have defined start and end times. Claims that an eclipse creates a personal influence lasting six months are astrological interpretations, not established scientific effects.
7Which zodiac signs are most affected by the 2026 eclipses?
This calendar does not assign eclipses to zodiac signs or rate personal effects. Sign-based interpretations vary by tradition and are not evidence-based forecasts.
8Can eclipses bring positive events?
An eclipse is an astronomical event and does not predict positive or negative personal events. People may attach spiritual meaning to it, but that meaning is not a reliable forecast.
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