Eclipses 2026–2027

What an eclipse is

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, partly or completely blocking the Sun’s light. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. These events line up the Sun, Moon and Earth on one plane, making the usual play of light and shadow briefly unusual.

A lunar eclipse is safe to watch with the naked eye.

Eclipses in astrology

In astrological tradition, eclipses are seen as intensified new and full moons that mark turning points and accelerations. Solar eclipses highlight beginnings in outer life: choices, events, and visible shifts. Lunar eclipses emphasize endings, realizations, and inner emotional tides. They are treated less as moments of instant fate and more as markers of longer story arcs in a chart.

Eclipse season

The eclipse corridor is the period between two eclipses, when themes of change, clarity and re-orientation are especially concentrated. It often brings unfinished issues to the surface and makes it harder to keep running on autopilot. To move through it calmly, keep routines simple, observe before reacting, and give yourself extra space for rest and reflection.