# Eclipses in 2026

> All 4 eclipses of 2026, with UK times and whether each can be seen from Britain.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/eclipses/2026
Updated: 2026-10-30

There are 4 eclipses in 2026. 2 can be seen at least in part from the UK.

## 2026 eclipse list

| Date | Eclipse | From the UK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 17 February 2026 | [Annular solar eclipse](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/eclipses/solar-eclipse-february-2026) | Not visible |
| 3 March 2026 | [Total lunar eclipse](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/eclipses/lunar-eclipse-march-2026) | Not visible |
| 12 August 2026 | [Total solar eclipse](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/eclipses/solar-eclipse-august-2026) | Partial, 91% |
| 28 August 2026 | [Partial lunar eclipse](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/eclipses/lunar-eclipse-august-2026) | Visible |

## Why eclipses come in pairs

Eclipses happen when a new or full moon falls near the points where the moon's tilted orbit crosses Earth's. That lines up about every six months in 'eclipse seasons', so a solar and a lunar eclipse usually arrive about two weeks apart.

## Questions

**How many eclipses are there in 2026?**

4.

## Related

- [All eclipses](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/eclipses)
- [Meteor showers 2026](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/meteor-showers/2026)

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