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Eclipses 2026–2027
The big one for Britain is 12 August 2026, when about nine-tenths of the Sun was covered from London and totality crossed Iceland and Spain. Next comes the 2 August 2027 eclipse, partial from the UK.
All eclipses
| Date | Eclipse | UK |
|---|---|---|
| 17 February 2026 | Annular solar eclipse | Not visible |
| 3 March 2026 | Total lunar eclipse | Not visible |
| 12 August 2026 | Total solar eclipse | Visible |
| 28 August 2026 | Partial lunar eclipse | Visible |
| 6 February 2027 | Annular solar eclipse | Not visible |
| 20 February 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | Visible |
| 18 July 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | Not visible |
| 2 August 2027 | Total solar eclipse | Visible |
| 17 August 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | Not visible |
Watch safely
Lunar eclipses are safe to look at. For solar eclipses use ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector, and never look at the Sun through binoculars or a telescope without a proper solar filter.
Questions answered
When is the next total solar eclipse visible from the UK?
The next total solar eclipse seen from mainland Britain is on 23 September 2090. Before then, Britain sees several partial eclipses, including 12 August 2026 and 2 August 2027.
What is a blood moon?
A popular name for a total lunar eclipse, when the moon turns red in Earth's shadow.
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