Solar and lunar eclipses in 2026
The four eclipses of 2026, their types, and the distinction between global peak, local visibility and astrological interpretation.
What the calendar shows
There are two solar and two lunar eclipses in 2026. Dates below refer to the global peak, displayed in Europe/Sofia. They do not imply that every eclipse is visible from Bulgaria or that the peak is local to a particular city.
Dates and calculation
| Date · Europe/Sofia | Eclipse | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | Solar | annular |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Lunar | total |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Solar | total |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Lunar | partial |
Calculated reference, 7 September 2026. Astronomy Engine 2.1.19; apparent geocentric ecliptic longitude of date, tropical zodiac. Dates are approximate and shown in Europe/Sofia. Station times use a numerical change in longitude; eclipse dates use the global peak. This is not a local observing timetable.
Visibility is a separate question
For observation, consult the path map and local circumstances in NASA’s reference. Solar eclipses require appropriate safe viewing equipment; ordinary sunglasses are not a filter for looking at the Sun.
How the date is used in a chart
An astrological reading compares the eclipse degree with specific natal placements. Record the degree, aspect and orb before adding symbolism. The date alone does not establish a personal change, separation or other outcome.
Sources and further reading
The date table is a calculated reference with its method stated above. Interpretive passages describe astrological symbolism.
