66 solar eclipses — 16 past, 50 upcoming.
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.
50 eclipses remaining this century. Click any card for the full path, city contact times and sky simulation.
Regular sunglasses and phone screens do not block enough solar radiation. Use certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses at all times — except during the brief moments of totality. Permanent eye damage can occur in seconds.
Safe Viewing →16 eclipses since 2001, most recently February 17, 2026.