Upcoming eclipses
The next lunar eclipse is a penumbral eclipse on Saturday, 20 February 2027, and it can be seen from London. The next solar eclipse is an annular eclipse on Saturday, 6 February 2027.
Lunar eclipses to 2036
A lunar eclipse can be seen from wherever the Moon is up at the time. Seen from London means the Moon is above the horizon there during the eclipse.
| Date | Type | Peak, London time | Seen from London |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 February 2027 | Penumbral | 23:13 | Yes |
| 18 July 2027 | Penumbral | 17:03 | No |
| 17 August 2027 | Penumbral | 08:14 | No |
| 12 January 2028 | Partial | 04:13 | Yes |
| 6 July 2028 | Partial | 19:20 | No |
| 31 December 2028 | Total | 16:52 | Yes |
| 26 June 2029 | Total | 04:22 | Yes |
| 20 December 2029 | Total | 22:42 | Yes |
| 15 June 2030 | Partial | 19:33 | No |
| 9 December 2030 | Penumbral | 22:28 | Yes |
| 7 May 2031 | Penumbral | 04:51 | Yes |
| 5 June 2031 | Penumbral | 12:44 | No |
| 30 October 2031 | Penumbral | 07:45 | Yes |
| 25 April 2032 | Total | 16:13 | No |
| 18 October 2032 | Total | 20:02 | Yes |
| 14 April 2033 | Total | 20:13 | Yes |
| 8 October 2033 | Total | 11:55 | No |
| 3 April 2034 | Penumbral | 20:06 | Yes |
| 28 September 2034 | Partial | 03:46 | Yes |
| 22 February 2035 | Penumbral | 09:05 | No |
| 19 August 2035 | Partial | 02:11 | Yes |
| 11 February 2036 | Total | 22:12 | Yes |
| 7 August 2036 | Total | 03:51 | Yes |
Solar eclipses to 2036
A total or annular solar eclipse is seen only along a narrow path, and a partial eclipse over a wide area around it. The type is the eclipse where it is greatest on Earth.
| Date | Type | Greatest eclipse, London time |
|---|---|---|
| 6 February 2027 | Annular | 16:00 |
| 2 August 2027 | Total | 11:07 |
| 26 January 2028 | Annular | 15:08 |
| 22 July 2028 | Total | 03:55 |
| 14 January 2029 | Partial | 17:12 |
| 12 June 2029 | Partial | 05:05 |
| 11 July 2029 | Partial | 16:36 |
| 5 December 2029 | Partial | 15:03 |
| 1 June 2030 | Annular | 07:28 |
| 25 November 2030 | Total | 06:50 |
| 21 May 2031 | Annular | 08:15 |
| 14 November 2031 | Total | 21:06 |
| 9 May 2032 | Annular | 14:25 |
| 3 November 2032 | Partial | 05:33 |
| 30 March 2033 | Total | 19:01 |
| 23 September 2033 | Partial | 14:53 |
| 20 March 2034 | Total | 10:17 |
| 12 September 2034 | Annular | 17:18 |
| 9 March 2035 | Annular | 23:05 |
| 2 September 2035 | Total | 02:55 |
| 27 February 2036 | Partial | 04:45 |
| 23 July 2036 | Partial | 11:31 |
| 21 August 2036 | Partial | 18:24 |
Keep the night of the eclipse
Put the sky above London at 23:13 during the 20 February 2027 lunar eclipse on a star map, with the Moon shown. You can change the place, the date and the words in the editor.
Questions about eclipses
On Saturday, 20 February 2027. It is a penumbral lunar eclipse, at its peak at 23:13 London time.
On Saturday, 20 February 2027, when a penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at 23:13.
On Saturday, 6 February 2027. It is an annular solar eclipse, greatest at 16:00 London time.
The total phase of the 31 December 2028 eclipse lasts about 72 minutes, and the Moon is in Earth's dark shadow for about 209 minutes in all.
Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, even when the Moon covers most of it.
No, sunglasses don't protect your eyes from the Sun, so use certified eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector.
Only with a certified solar filter over the front, because they focus sunlight and can hurt your eyes in an instant, even with eclipse glasses on.
Yes, a lunar eclipse is safe to watch with your eyes, binoculars or a telescope.
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