Upcoming solar eclipses
☀️ Next solar eclipse
Annular solar eclipse
06/02/2027, 11:00 (New York City time)
Greatest eclipse worldwide — visible only where the eclipse path passes during daytime.
Upcoming solar eclipses
Time of greatest eclipse worldwide from NASA, in New York City time. It is not visible everywhere.
- Annular solar eclipse06/02/2027, 11:00 in 129 days
- Total solar eclipse02/08/2027, 06:07 in 306 days
- Annular solar eclipse26/01/2028, 10:08 in 483 days
- Total solar eclipse21/07/2028, 22:56 in 660 days
- Partial solar eclipse14/01/2029, 12:13 in 837 days
- Partial solar eclipse12/06/2029, 00:06 in 985 days
- Partial solar eclipse11/07/2029, 11:37 in 1015 days
- Partial solar eclipse05/12/2029, 10:03 in 1162 days
Source: NASA Eclipse Web Site (eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov)
Types of solar eclipse
- TotalThe Moon covers the Sun completely, the sky darkens like dusk and the corona appears. It lasts only minutes along a narrow path.
- AnnularThe Moon is far away and looks smaller than the Sun, leaving a bright “ring of fire” around the edge.
- PartialThe Moon covers only part of the Sun — what most people see, even outside the path of totality.
Watching a solar eclipse safely
- Use ISO 12312-2 solar filtersNever look straight at the Sun, even when it is almost covered.
- Sunglasses are not enoughSunglasses, X-ray film and ordinary welding glass do not protect your eyes.
- Watch indirectly with a pinhole boxProject the Sun through a small hole onto white paper — safe for children too.
- Remove filters only during totalityAnd only inside the path of totality; put them back as soon as the Sun reappears.
Solar eclipse FAQ
When is the next solar eclipse?
The card at the top shows the next eclipse and the days left; the list below has the following ones from NASA's catalogue, in local time.
Will I see the eclipse where I live?
Not necessarily: each eclipse is visible only in certain regions and in daytime. The time shown is the worldwide maximum; check NASA's path map for that eclipse.
Is it safe to look at an eclipse with the naked eye?
No: looking at the Sun, even mostly covered, can burn the retina permanently without pain. Use ISO 12312-2 filters or watch indirectly.
What is the difference between solar and lunar eclipses?
Solar: the Moon hides the Sun, in daytime at new moon, seen only in a narrow region. Lunar: the Earth shades the Moon, at night at full moon, seen from the whole night side of the Earth.