2026 astrological key dates: eclipses

Eclipses tend to bring power outages, power surges, and sometimes both. They occur when a New or Full Moon aligns with one of the nodes of the Moon, which are the two points in space where the Moon’s orbit around Earth intersects with the ecliptic (aka the path the Sun traces in the sky from the perspective of us Earthlings). There is a North Node and a South Node, and each one has different astrological attributes: The North Node represents increase and hunger, while the South Node symbolizes release and letting go. To help you prepare for and reflect on these pivotal moments, we’ve compiled a list of all the eclipses in 2026, along with their key themes.

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PRIMARY TRANSITS, INGRESSES, AND RETROGRADES

January

February

February 17th, 2026

Type of eclipse: Solar eclipse (New Moon) near the North Node
Sign and degree: 28°04 Aquarius
Time: 4:11 am PT
Key themes: collectivism, organizing, going against the norm, and feeling wired, tired, or both

March

March 3rd, 2026

Type of eclipse: Lunar eclipse (Full Moon) near the South Node
Sign and degree: 12°05 Virgo
Time: 3:33 am PT
Key themes: releasing perfectionist tendencies and the desire to get life “right”

April

May

June

July

August

August 12th, 2026

Type of eclipse: Solar eclipse (New Moon) near the South Node
Sign and degree: 20°08 Leo
Time: 10:45 am PT
Key themes: releasing the desire for external validation, performing for others, and pridefulness that gets in the way of connection

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August 27th, 2026

Type of eclipse: Lunar eclipse (Full Moon) near the North Node
Sign and degree: 4°05 Pisces
Time: 9:15 pm PT
Key themes: an increase in idealism, fantasy, escapism, and boundless imagination