Want to see an eclipse in real life? What eclipses can we look forward to—and maybe travel to—in the next few years? Here are four that we’re particularly excited about.
(Note: We first published this article in September 2025 as part of the build-up to our live stream of a partial solar eclipse across New Zealand.)
August 2026: First Totality in Europe Since 1999
It has been 27 years since the last total solar eclipse in mainland Europe, and on August 12, 2026, totality finally graces the European skies once again.
But you may need to travel: Although most of Europe will get a really deep eclipse, you need to be in Spain or Iceland to see totality.
Total solar eclipse: August 12, 2026
August 2027: Almost 6½ Minutes of Totality
Another total solar eclipse will sweep across the southern tip of Spain on August 2, 2027, plus a band of countries including Egypt.
Near the ancient Egyptian city of Luxor, totality will last around 6 minutes 25 seconds—the second longest totality this century.
Total solar eclipse: August 2, 2027
July 2028: Great Australian & New Zealand Eclipse
Already dubbed the Great Australian Eclipse, the total solar eclipse of July 22, 2028, crosses Australia from the north-west to the south-east, with the path of totality exiting the country straight through Sydney Harbour.
The Moon’s shadow then travels over the Tasman Sea to New Zealand, where the totality path crosses the South Island.
Total solar eclipse: July 22, 2028
December 2028–January 2029: New Year’s Eclipse
Ring in the New Year with a total lunar eclipse that can be seen from Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and northwestern parts of North America.
In Europe, the “Blood Moon” eclipse happens on the evening of December 31; in eastern Australia and New Zealand, it’s the early hours of January 1.
Total lunar eclipse: Dec 31–Jan 01, 2028/2029