All Solar Eclipses

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on our planet. Because the Moon's apparent size almost perfectly matches the Sun's, the alignment produces three distinct spectacles: a total eclipse plunges a narrow corridor into sudden darkness; an annular eclipse leaves a brilliant "ring of fire" when the Moon is slightly too far away to cover the Sun completely; and a rare hybrid eclipse shifts between total and annular along its path.

Between 2001 and 2100, Earth will experience 142 solar eclipses — 67 total, 68 annular, and 7 hybrid. On average, any given location on Earth experiences a total solar eclipse roughly once every 375 years, making each one a rare opportunity worth planning for. The next total eclipse visible from Europe is 12 August 2026, with a path of totality crossing Morocco, Spain, and the Arctic.

This archive covers every eclipse with precise contact times for hundreds of cities, an interactive path-of-totality map, maximum occultation by country, and a simulated view of the sky at peak eclipse. Use the upcoming grid below to plan your next eclipse chase, or browse the archive to explore historical events.