Solar and lunar eclipse dates for the year. Visibility depends on location; use the event page and official astronomy notices for final details.
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| Date | Type | Name | Related page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | SOLAR_ECLIPSE | Annular Solar Eclipse | Astronomy Calendar |
| 2026-03-03 | LUNAR_ECLIPSE | Total Lunar Eclipse | Astronomy Calendar |
| 2026-08-12 | SOLAR_ECLIPSE | Total Solar Eclipse | Astronomy Calendar |
| 2026-08-28 | LUNAR_ECLIPSE | Partial Lunar Eclipse | Astronomy Calendar |
Never look directly at the Sun through eyes, cameras, binoculars or telescopes without a certified solar filter. Use proper solar filters or projection methods.
Solar and lunar eclipses attract attention, but they are judged differently. Check type and visibility before planning.
Type
Total and annular solar eclipses are complete only along narrow paths. Lunar eclipses are often visible anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the right time.
Region
The same solar eclipse may be spectacular in one region and only partial, or invisible, elsewhere. Use the yearly table as an entry point, then check event visibility.
Timing
Lunar eclipses have penumbral, partial, maximum, and ending stages. Solar eclipses have first contact, maximum, and last contact. The full sequence can be more meaningful than the peak alone.
An eclipse date alone is not enough, especially for solar eclipses where eye safety comes first.
Safety
Never look at the Sun with naked eyes, a camera viewfinder, or uncertified filters. Lunar eclipses do not need solar filters.
Route
Totality paths are narrow, and a cloud can ruin the moment. If you travel, prepare multiple backup sites along the same path.
Weather
Use the yearly table to plan time off, then let short-range cloud forecasts guide the final observing location.
No. Sunglasses, film, smoked glass, and regular ND filters are not safe solar observing tools. Use certified solar filters or projection.
No. A lunar eclipse is safe to view with eyes, binoculars, or a camera. Choose a location with open sky and fewer clouds.
The yearly table lists global events. Local visibility depends on the geometry of Earth, Moon, Sun, and your location.
Solar eclipse photography requires solar filters and strict eye and gear safety. Lunar eclipse photography is closer to telephoto Moon photography, with exposure adjusted for the Moon’s brightness.
Related tools: The ecliptic plane · Astronomy Calendar · Moon Phases