Eclipses 2027: Dates, Signs and the August 2 Total Solar Eclipse
Quick Answer
There are five eclipses in 2027: an annular solar eclipse on February 6 at 17°37′ Aquarius, a penumbral lunar eclipse on February 20 at 2°05′ Virgo, a penumbral lunar eclipse on July 18 at 25°48′ Capricorn, a total solar eclipse on August 2 at 9°55′ Leo, and a penumbral lunar eclipse on August 17 at 24°11′ Aquarius.
Five eclipses happen in 2027: an annular solar eclipse on February 6, a total solar eclipse on August 2, and three penumbral lunar eclipses. Dates, degrees, eclipse seasons and astrological meaning.
Eclipses arrive in seasons about six months apart. In 2027 there are five, grouped into a February season and a July–August season. Most of the astrological weight sits on the Leo–Aquarius axis.
All 2027 eclipses
| Date | UTC | Type | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 6 | 15:56 | Annular solar eclipse | 17°37′ Aquarius |
| February 20 | 23:24 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 2°05′ Virgo |
| July 18 | 15:45 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 25°48′ Capricorn |
| August 2 | 10:05 | Total solar eclipse | 9°55′ Leo |
| August 17 | 07:29 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 24°11′ Aquarius |
Times are the exact New or Full Moon in UTC, calculated with the Swiss Ephemeris. The moment of greatest eclipse can differ by some minutes.
February eclipse season
The February 6 annular solar eclipse at 17°37′ Aquarius starts the conversation about friends, networks, technology and independence. Two weeks later, the February 20 penumbral lunar eclipse at 2°05′ Virgo highlights health, habits and daily work. Mars is retrograde throughout this season, so it pays to move carefully. See Mars retrograde 2027.
July and August eclipse season
The July 18 penumbral lunar eclipse at 25°48′ Capricorn brings career and family duties to a head. The August 2 total solar eclipse at 9°55′ Leo is the defining moment of the year for confidence, creativity and leadership. Its path of totality crosses southern Spain, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The August 17 penumbral lunar eclipse at 24°11′ Aquarius closes the season with a shift in friendships and community.
How to work with eclipses
- Look at the degree. An eclipse within about 3° of a natal planet or angle is far more significant.
- Watch for six-month links. Events around February often develop further in August.
- Avoid forcing launches. Give any shift a few days to settle.
- Keep going at the normal pace. Most eclipses change direction subtly, not dramatically.
You can also follow every new moon and full moon of 2027. Global dates are the same for everyone, but the houses they activate are personal. A free birth chart shows where each of these degrees falls in your own chart.
Key Takeaways
- 2027 has five eclipses in two seasons.
- The August 2 total solar eclipse in Leo is the main event of the year.
- The Leo–Aquarius axis dominates the year.
- Eclipses are best used for noticing change, not forcing it.
