Eclipses 2027: calendar, times and effects by sign

Published on 9 November 2026

There are five eclipses in 2027: an annular solar eclipse on 6 February, 17:00 Paris (16:00 UTC), a total solar eclipse on 2 August, 12:07 Paris (10:07 UTC), and three penumbral lunar eclipses on 21 February, 00:13 Paris (20 February, 23:13 UTC), 18 July, 18:03 Paris (16:03 UTC) and 17 August, 09:14 Paris (07:14 UTC).

The total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is the event of the year: totality lasts up to 6 min 23 s, crosses ten countries from Spain to Somalia, and a partial eclipse is visible from France.

Eclipse calendar 2027

Time of greatest eclipse, cross-checked with the NASA catalogue
Eclipse	Paris time	UTC	Position
Annular solar eclipse	6 February 2027, 17:00 Paris time	6 February 2027, 16:00 UTC	17°38′ Aquarius
Penumbral lunar eclipse	21 February 2027, 00:13 Paris time	20 February 2027, 23:13 UTC	1°59′ Virgo
Penumbral lunar eclipse	18 July 2027, 18:03 Paris time	18 July 2027, 16:03 UTC	25°58′ Capricorn
Total solar eclipse	2 August 2027, 12:07 Paris time	2 August 2027, 10:07 UTC	9°55′ Leo
Penumbral lunar eclipse	17 August 2027, 09:14 Paris time	17 August 2027, 07:14 UTC	24°05′ Aquarius

The 2027 eclipse calendar at a glance

The 2027 eclipses form two seasons: February (a solar eclipse, then a lunar eclipse two weeks later) and July to August (a lunar eclipse on 18 July, the total solar eclipse on 2 August, then a lunar eclipse on 17 August).

Both solar eclipses fall on the Aquarius and Leo axis, which makes it the theme of the year in astrology. For the full-year overview, see our 2027 horoscope.

Annular solar eclipse of 6 February 2027

At its maximum, around 16:00 UTC, the Moon covers 92.8% of the Sun’s diameter and leaves a ring of light for up to 7 min 51 s. The annular path crosses Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil, then Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria. It is not visible from France.

The New Moon is at 17°38′ Aquarius: in astrology it is a fresh start around group projects, independence and technology, unfolding over the following months. Mercury turns retrograde three days later.

Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027

Totality crosses Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia, with a maximum of 6 min 23 s in Egypt. From France the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers only part of the Sun, depending on your city.

Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, even during a partial eclipse. In astrology the eclipse falls at 9°55′ Leo, the Sun’s own sign, and opens a chapter about visibility, creativity and the heart; Jupiter entered Virgo a week earlier, on 26 July.

The three penumbral lunar eclipses

In a penumbral eclipse the Moon crosses only the Earth’s faint outer shadow: it dims slightly, without the dark bite of a partial or total eclipse. The one on 20 February (00:13 Paris time on the 21st) is the most visible. The one on 18 July is barely penumbral and almost impossible to notice, and the one on 17 August is best seen from the Americas, Oceania and parts of western Europe.

Astrologers give them a lighter weight: moments for review, sorting and letting go rather than big upheavals.

What eclipses mean in astrology

A solar eclipse is read as a boosted New Moon, a starting point whose effects unfold over several months. A lunar eclipse is read as a boosted Full Moon, a point of completion or the end of a cycle.

These are symbolic readings, with no scientific evidence of an effect on our lives. They mostly help you ask questions: what am I starting, and what am I closing?

The 2027 eclipses for each sign

Reading by solar houses, from your Sun sign. With your rising sign, calculated by our free birth chart, the reading is more precise. Free birth chart

Aries

For Aries, the 6 February solar eclipse falls in your 11th solar house (friends and group projects) and the 2 August total eclipse in your 5th house (romance, creativity and children). February opens a chapter on the first theme and August opens one on the second, with effects that unfold over several months.

Taurus

For Taurus, the 6 February solar eclipse falls in your 10th solar house (career and reputation) and the 2 August total eclipse in your 4th house (home and family). February opens a chapter on the first theme and August opens one on the second, with effects that unfold over several months. Taurus is square to both solar eclipses (Aquarius and Leo), so you may feel pulled between two priorities in February and August.

Gemini

For Gemini, the 6 February solar eclipse falls in your 9th solar house (travel, study and beliefs) and the 2 August total eclipse in your 3rd house (messages, siblings and short trips). February opens a chapter on the first theme and August opens one on the second, with effects that unfold over several months.

Cancer

For Cancer, the 6 February solar eclipse falls in your 8th solar house (shared money, debts and intimacy) and the 2 August total eclipse in your 2nd house (money and self-worth). February opens a chapter on the first theme and August opens one on the second, with effects that unfold over several months. The 18 July lunar eclipse has the Sun in your sign, at 25°49′ Cancer.

Leo

For Leo, the 6 February solar eclipse falls in your 7th solar house (partners and contracts) and the 2 August total eclipse in your 1st house (yourself and your image). February opens a chapter on the first theme and August opens one on the second, with effects that unfold over several months. The 2 August total eclipse is in your sign, at 9°55′ Leo, the biggest eclipse of the year: this is your eclipse year.

Virgo

For Virgo, the 6 February solar eclipse falls in your 6th solar house (work routines and health) and the 2 August total eclipse in your 12th house (rest, solitude and what you keep private). February opens a chapter on the first theme and August opens one on the second, with effects that unfold over several months. The 20 February lunar eclipse falls in your sign, at 1°59′ Virgo, a quiet penumbral one.

Libra

For Libra, the 6 February solar eclipse falls in your 5th solar house (romance, creativity and children) and the 2 August total eclipse in your 11th house (friends and group projects). February opens a chapter on the first theme and August opens one on the second, with effects that unfold over several months.

Scorpio

For Scorpio, the 6 February solar eclipse falls in your 4th solar house (home and family) and the 2 August total eclipse in your 10th house (career and reputation). February opens a chapter on the first theme and August opens one on the second, with effects that unfold over several months. Scorpio is square to both solar eclipses (Aquarius and Leo), so you may feel pulled between two priorities in February and August.

Sagittarius

For Sagittarius, the 6 February solar eclipse falls in your 3rd solar house (messages, siblings and short trips) and the 2 August total eclipse in your 9th house (travel, study and beliefs). February opens a chapter on the first theme and August opens one on the second, with effects that unfold over several months.

Capricorn

For Capricorn, the 6 February solar eclipse falls in your 2nd solar house (money and self-worth) and the 2 August total eclipse in your 8th house (shared money, debts and intimacy). February opens a chapter on the first theme and August opens one on the second, with effects that unfold over several months. The 18 July lunar eclipse falls in your sign, at 25°58′ Capricorn, a penumbral eclipse that is barely noticeable.

Aquarius

For Aquarius, the 6 February solar eclipse falls in your 1st solar house (yourself and your image) and the 2 August total eclipse in your 7th house (partners and contracts). February opens a chapter on the first theme and August opens one on the second, with effects that unfold over several months. The 6 February eclipse is in your sign, at 17°38′ Aquarius, and the 17 August lunar eclipse is in your sign too: this is your eclipse year.

Pisces

For Pisces, the 6 February solar eclipse falls in your 12th solar house (rest, solitude and what you keep private) and the 2 August total eclipse in your 6th house (work routines and health). February opens a chapter on the first theme and August opens one on the second, with effects that unfold over several months. The 20 February lunar eclipse has the Sun in your sign, at 2°05′ Pisces.

Tips for eclipse season

Avoid an irreversible decision on the exact day of an eclipse: let a few days pass.
The day before, write down what you want to start (solar eclipse) or close (lunar eclipse): putting it on paper brings clarity.
For the 2 August eclipse, check that your glasses carry the ISO 12312-2 standard before you look up.
Book a trip to the totality path as early as you can: hotels and transport fill up months ahead.

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Frequently asked questions

How many eclipses are there in 2027?

Five: two solar eclipses (annular on 6 February, total on 2 August) and three penumbral lunar eclipses (20 February, 18 July, 17 August).

Can I see the 2 August 2027 eclipse from France?

Partially. Totality passes over southern Spain and North Africa, and from France the Moon covers only part of the Sun. You need certified eclipse glasses.

How long does the 2 August 2027 total eclipse last?

Up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds at the point of longest duration, in Egypt. It is shorter elsewhere along the totality path.

What time is the 2 August 2027 eclipse?

Greatest eclipse is at 10:07 UTC, which is 12:07 Paris time. The exact New Moon is at 9°55′ Leo.

Which signs do the 2027 eclipses fall in?

Solar eclipses in Aquarius (6 February) and Leo (2 August); lunar eclipses in Virgo (20 February), Capricorn (18 July) and Aquarius (17 August).

Are penumbral lunar eclipses spectacular?

No. The Moon barely darkens, and the one on 18 July 2027 is almost imperceptible. Their interest is mostly astrological.

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Method: planetary dates, times and degrees were computed by Callastral with the NASA JPL DE440 ephemeris (geocentric, apparent positions, tropical zodiac). Eclipse times, magnitudes and paths were cross-checked against the NASA eclipse catalogue (greatest eclipse in UT). Station times can differ by a few minutes between ephemerides. Paris time is UTC+1 until 28 March 2027, then UTC+2 until 31 October 2027.

Astrology here is offered for reflection and entertainment. The dates and positions are real astronomical calculations; the interpretations are general, based on your Sun sign, and do not replace medical, legal or financial advice.