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There are 8 eclipses in 2026–2027. Each eclipse's date, type, magnitude, Rahu/Ketu association, and zodiac sign are listed below.
| Date | Day | Type | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Solar | Partial |
| 3 March 2026 | Tuesday | Lunar | Total |
| 12 August 2026 | Wednesday | Solar | Partial |
| 27 August 2026 | Thursday | Lunar | Total |
| 6 February 2027 | Saturday | Solar | Partial |
| 20 February 2027 | Saturday | Lunar | Total |
| 1 August 2027 | Sunday | Solar | Total |
| 16 August 2027 | Monday | Lunar | Partial |
17 February 2026: Partial Solar Eclipse at Rahu (☊) – Sun and Moon conjoin at the ascending node.
3 March 2026: Total Lunar Eclipse at Ketu (☋) – Full Moon passes through Earth's shadow at the descending node.
12 August 2026: Partial Solar Eclipse at Ketu (☋) – Sun and Moon conjoin at the descending node.
27 August 2026: Total Lunar Eclipse at Rahu (☊) – Full Moon passes through Earth's shadow at the ascending node.
6 February 2027: Partial Solar Eclipse at Rahu (☊) – Sun and Moon conjoin at the ascending node.
20 February 2027: Total Lunar Eclipse at Ketu (☋) – Full Moon passes through Earth's shadow at the descending node.
1 August 2027: Total Solar Eclipse at Ketu (☋) – Sun and Moon conjoin at the descending node.
16 August 2027: Partial Lunar Eclipse at Rahu (☊) – Full Moon passes through Earth's shadow at the ascending node.
An eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align along the same plane. A solar eclipse happens on Amavasya (new moon) when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking sunlight. A lunar eclipse occurs on Purnima (full moon) when Earth casts its shadow on the Moon. Eclipses do not happen at every new or full moon because the Moon's orbit is tilted approximately 5° from the ecliptic plane.
Solar eclipses come in three types: total (Sun fully covered), annular (Moon too far away, creating a ring of fire), and partial (only part of the Sun covered). Lunar eclipses are also three types: total (Moon fully in Earth's umbral shadow), partial (partially in shadow), and penumbral (only in the outer shadow). Solar eclipses are visible from a narrow strip on Earth, while lunar eclipses are visible from the entire night-side hemisphere.
In Vedic astrology, eclipses are caused by Rahu and Ketu -- the ascending and descending lunar nodes. These are the points where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic (Sun's apparent path). Eclipses can only occur when the Sun or Moon is near one of these nodes. The Puranas mythologically describe eclipses as Rahu swallowing the Sun or Moon.
Astrologically, an eclipse affects the zodiac sign and house where it occurs. The influence of an eclipse is believed to last up to 6 months. Individuals whose birth Moon or Ascendant falls in the eclipse sign are most affected. Traditionally, eating, travelling, and starting new ventures are avoided during the eclipse period.
In Vedic tradition, chanting mantras, meditation, and charity are considered auspicious during eclipses. Bathing and temple visits after the eclipse are customary. Pregnant women are traditionally advised to take special precautions during eclipses (this is a traditional belief). Cooked food from before the eclipse is discarded and fresh food prepared.