Brace for swift changes! Eclipses are turning points in your life. Learn about the 2026 eclipses: astrology meanings, dates and more.

Eclipses occur four to six times each year. Eclipses evoke unexpected changes and breakthroughs in our lives. If you’ve been mired in indecision, an eclipse may force you to act—ready or not. Unanticipated events arise during an eclipse and demand a radical change of direction.

Since eclipses reveal shadows, be ready for buried truths and secrets to explode into the open. Situations that are no longer meant to be are swept away without notice. Shocking though their delivery may be, eclipses help open up space for progress.

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How many eclipses are there in 2026?

There are four 2026 eclipses: two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses. Below you will find: dates and times for the 2026 eclipses, what zodiac signs the 2026 eclipses are in and what they mean. An eclipse dates table for the rest of the 2020s follows.

2026 Eclipses: Dates, times and zodiac signs

There are four 2026 eclipses. All times are Eastern, New York, NY.

• February 17 (7:01AM; 28º50′) annual solar eclipse in AQUARIUS
• March 3 (6:38AM, 12º54′) total lunar eclipse in VIRGO
• August 12 (1:37PM; 20º02′) total solar eclipse in LEO
• August 28 (12:18AM; 04º54′) partial lunar eclipse in PISCES

February 17 Eclipse: annular solar eclipse in AQUARIUS

The 2026 new moon in Aquarius is also the first eclipse to land in the sign of the Water Bearer since 2016. That’s not all! This lunation initiates a new eclipse series on the Aquarius-Leo axis that runs until January 2028. As an annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse, this lunation incites breakthrough innovations and collective progress. The Lunar Year of the Fire Horse begins today, too, doubling down on the call to blaze new trails and ignite world-changing momentum.

March 3 Eclipse: total lunar eclipse in VIRGO

Spring cleaning is an inside job under the 2026 full moon in Virgo, a total lunar eclipse. As the Earth’s shadow turns the moon blood red, draw your gaze inward for some all-important shadow work. Use this eclipse to clear space—not just in your calendar or cupboards, but in the corners of your psyche—so the next chapter can take root.

August 12 Eclipse: total solar eclipse in LEO

A dramatic reset roars in with the 2026 new moon in Leo, a breathtaking total solar eclipse. As the Sun is completely veiled, you’re called to rediscover the true source of your light—your spiritual self. This eclipse echoes the seismic August 21, 2017 “Great American Eclipse” and marks the first Leo eclipse since January 2019. Get ready for a powerful continuation of themes around courage, creativity and self-expression.

August 28 Eclipse: partial lunar eclipse in PISCES

What are you holding on to—and are you finally ready to release it? The partial lunar eclipse in Pisces can accelerate your letting go process. Epiphanies await as this eclipse turns your focus to intuition, healing and emotional well-being. Let this be your catalyst to clear emotional baggage and realign with what feels meaningful on a soul level.

You can learn more about the 2026 eclipses in The AstroTwins’ 2026 Horoscope book

Eclipses in astrology explained: Solar and Lunar

Eclipses occur when the moon or a planet moves into the shadow of another.

A solar eclipse takes place when a new moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, temporarily blocking out the light of the Sun. The effect is like a spiritual power outage—you either feel wildly off center or your mind becomes crystal clear in the darkness.

A lunar eclipse takes place at a full moon, when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the moon, cutting off their “communication” and casting a blood red shadow on the full moon. Situations could pivot abruptly or come to a sudden, unceremonious halt. There’s no way around it. During a lunar eclipse, you have to deal with the stormy feelings that arise. Jolting information may come to light that redirects your journey.

How eclipses affect your life

Eclipses tend to:
• reveal hidden information that’s “hiding” in the shadows
• mark a turning point
• speed along developments
• bring swift and sudden opportunities
• herald unexpected results