2026 Eclipse Calendar
4 eclipses in 2026 - 2 solar and 2 lunar. Exact dates, peak timings, visibility regions, and Vedic astrological significance for each eclipse.
4
Total Eclipses
2
Solar Eclipses
2
Lunar Eclipses
1
Total Solar
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Today
Solar Feb 17
Lunar Mar 3
Solar Aug 12
Lunar Aug 28
Solar Lunar Past
All Eclipses
Feb17
Annular Solar Eclipse
AnnularPeak: 12:11 PM UTC93% obscuredEvent has passed
Antarctica. Partial visibility in southern South America, southern Africa, and southern Indian Ocean.
Mar3
Total Lunar Eclipse
TotalPeak: 11:33 AM UTC100% obscuredEvent has passed
Visible from East Asia, Australia, Pacific Ocean, and western Americas. Total phase ~1 hour.
Aug12
Total Solar Eclipse
TotalPeak: 05:45 PM UTC100% obscuredEvent has passed
Arctic regions, Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain. Partial visibility across Europe, North Africa, and northern Asia.
Aug28
Partial Lunar Eclipse
PartialPeak: 04:12 AM UTC97% obscuredEvent has passed
Visible from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific. Nearly total (96.6% obscured).
Vedic Eclipse Guidelines
Avoid During Eclipses
- Starting new ventures or signing contracts
- Eating food during the eclipse period
- Making major decisions or purchases
- Traveling long distances
- Looking at the eclipse without protection (solar)
Recommended Activities
- Meditation and spiritual practices
- Chanting mantras (Rahu/Ketu mantras)
- Donating to charity after the eclipse
- Taking a bath after the eclipse passes
- Reflecting on personal growth and release