Eclipses 2026
4 eclipses in 2026: February 17 (solar), March 3 (lunar), August 12 (solar), August 28 (lunar). What they mean, how to move through the eclipse season and what is best left alone.
- 17FebSolar eclipse in Aquarius
- 3MarLunar eclipse in Virgo
- 12AugSolar eclipse in Leo
- 28AugLunar eclipse in Pisces
What is happening
A solar eclipse is a “super New Moon”: a reset of the theme of the sign where it happens. Changes arrive fast and often unexpectedly, and the effect unfolds over 3–6 months.
A lunar eclipse is a “super Full Moon”: a culmination and an ending. Something comes to a close or comes to light, and emotions run stronger than usual.
A pair of eclipses — one solar and one lunar, about two weeks apart — forms an eclipse season: the time when change is felt most strongly. The meaning of an eclipse is set by the sign it falls in.
What to do and what to avoid
General guidance for every sign.
What to do
- Observe and take notes
- Leave a buffer in your schedule
- Save your energy
What to avoid
- Major launches
- Big deals
- Abrupt decisions
Who feels it most
Most affected: the signs where the eclipses fall and anyone with planets at those degrees.
Other signs feel it more gently. This is a general Sun-sign outlook; for precision, look at the house and aspects in your natal chart.
Frequently asked questions
When are the eclipses in 2026?
February 17: solar eclipse in Aquarius (12:11 UTC); March 3: lunar eclipse in Virgo (11:33 UTC); August 12: solar eclipse in Leo (17:45 UTC); August 28: lunar eclipse in Pisces (04:12 UTC).
What should you avoid during eclipse season?
Astrologers suggest not starting important projects, signing major deals or making abrupt decisions in the 1–2 days before and after an eclipse. It is better to observe, save your energy and finish old business.
What is an eclipse season?
The term refers to a pair of eclipses, one solar and one lunar, about two weeks apart. It is the most eventful stretch for change.