Eclipses in 2027
Eclipse seasons
- 6–20 FebruaryAnnular solar eclipse and penumbral lunar eclipse
- 18 July–17 AugustPenumbral lunar eclipse and total solar eclipse and penumbral lunar eclipse
— annular solar eclipse
The annular path crosses Chile, Argentina and western Africa. A partial eclipse is visible across parts of South America, Antarctica and Africa.
- MaximumSun in Aquarius
- Seen from New York, New York timenot visible
— penumbral lunar eclipse
Visible from much of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas where the Moon is above the horizon.
- MaximumMoon in Virgo
- Penumbral phase–
- Seen from New York, New York timeend visible; the Moon rises during the eclipse
— penumbral lunar eclipse
A very subtle penumbral eclipse: only the edge of the Moon enters Earth’s outer shadow. Visible from parts of eastern Asia, Australia and the Pacific.
- MaximumMoon in Capricorn
- Penumbral phase–
- Seen from New York, New York timenot visible: the Moon is below the horizon
— total solar eclipse
A long total solar eclipse, exceeding six minutes near the center of the path. The path crosses southern Spain, North Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia. A partial eclipse is visible over a much wider area.
- MaximumSun in Leo
- Seen from New York, New York timenot visible
— penumbral lunar eclipse
Visible from parts of the Pacific and the Americas where the Moon is above the horizon.
- MaximumMoon in Aquarius
- Penumbral phase–
- Seen from New York, New York timevisible throughout
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What is an eclipse season?
Eclipses happen when the Sun, Earth and Moon align closely. A solar eclipse happens at new moon when the Moon passes in front of the Sun. A lunar eclipse happens at full moon when the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow.
Eclipses occur in eclipse seasons, roughly six months apart. Two, and sometimes three, eclipses can occur within about five weeks. The date ranges shown here span the first and last listed eclipse of each group; they are not a precise definition of the astronomical season’s boundaries. Some astrological traditions treat these weeks as a period for reflection and change.
A solar eclipse’s total or annular phase is visible only along a narrow path; a partial eclipse can be seen across a much wider area. A lunar eclipse can be observed where the Moon is above the horizon, subject to weather and local timing.
Never look at the Sun through ordinary sunglasses or unfiltered binoculars, cameras or telescopes. Use proper solar viewing equipment. The calendar does not determine when it is safe to remove eye protection.
How we calculate
Dates and times are calculated by our own software using the positions of the Sun, Moon and planets. Interactive views use your selected city and its time zone. Reference tables state their fixed time zone separately. Astrological ratings and interpretations describe traditions, not scientifically established effects.