Sky Report · Issue 01 · August 2026

The August 2026 eclipse season

Published 8 August 2026 · All issues

August 2026 delivers a powerful one-two punch of celestial phenomena, featuring a major Total Solar Eclipse and a remarkably deep Partial Lunar Eclipse. For those actively tracking transits, progressions, directions and midpoints, these lunations activate highly dynamic axes in the tropical zodiac. Here is a technical breakdown of the upcoming eclipse configurations and the planetary aspects defining them.

The two dates at a glance.
Total Solar Eclipse — 12 August 2026
20°02′ Leo · New Moon · exact conjunction 17:36 UTC.
Partial Lunar Eclipse — 28 August 2026
4°54′ Pisces · Full Moon · exact opposition 04:18 UTC.

🌍 Eclipse times are shown in UTC and in your local time — your timezone: detecting….

August 12: Total Solar Eclipse in Leo

On 12 August, a Total Solar Eclipse will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia and Spain — widely cited as the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 1999. The exact conjunction occurs at 17:36 UTC.

The luminaries align at exactly 20°02′ Leo. This eclipse is characterised by a concentrated burst of fixed fire energy, supported by some deeply structural aspects.

  • The Leo Stellium: The Sun and Moon are joined by Mercury (05°07′) and Jupiter (09°33′) in Leo. This clustering points to a period of heightened creative output, bold leadership and grand expressions of willpower.
  • Support from Saturn: The eclipse degree forms a harmonious trine to Saturn in Aries (14°30′ R), operating with a moderate 05°31′ separating orb. Even though Saturn is in its fall and retrograde, this aspect grounds the dramatic Leo energy, allowing sudden bursts of inspiration to be channelled into disciplined, long-term frameworks.
  • Mental Intensity: Mercury sits in a tight opposition to retrograde Pluto in Aquarius (01°12′ separating orb). Expect communications, data handling and technological architectures to undergo intense scrutiny. Hidden flaws in systems or profound psychological truths are likely to be unearthed during this window.
AstroWatch Movements of the Moon showing lunar phases, void-of-course windows and eclipse cycles

August 28: Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces

Two weeks later, on 28 August at 04:18 UTC, the axis shifts. A deep Partial Lunar Eclipse will occur, with Earth's shadow covering over 96% of the Moon's surface — an event that will be highly visible across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

This eclipse falls across the Virgo/Pisces axis, with the Moon at 04°54′ Pisces and the Sun precisely opposite at 04°54′ Virgo.

  • Mercury in Domicile: The Sun is in a razor-thin conjunction (00°28′ orb) with Mercury at 05°22′ Virgo. Mercury is operating at peak analytical efficiency in its domicile and exaltation. The opposition to the emotionally boundless Pisces Moon creates a tug-of-war between clinical precision and intuitive empathy.
  • The Mutable T-Square: The defining aspect of this eclipse is a highly volatile T-Square. Both the Virgo Sun/Mercury and the Pisces Moon form a tight square to Uranus in Gemini (05°37′). With the orbs under , this configuration is electric and unstable. It signals sudden disruptions in networks, erratic communication and unexpected technological shifts, requiring flexibility and rapid adaptation to highly changeable circumstances.
  • Friction in Cardinal Signs: Adding to the background tension, Mars in Cancer (10°58′) applies a square to Saturn in Aries (13°53′) with a 02°56′ orb. Because both planets are in their fall, this square represents immense frustration — the urge to act protectively (Mars) hitting a wall of rigid, impulsive limitations (Saturn).
AstroWatch Aspect Calendar plotting eclipse-degree contacts as orb-curves across August 2026

Tracking the transits

Because the August 28 eclipse features such tight planetary orbs — particularly the T-Square to Uranus — it is crucial to calculate how these degrees interact with your personal charts. Keep a close eye on any natal placements between 03° and 07° of the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces).

Fire up the AstroWatch Windows 11 desktop app to cast your personalised transit charts, verify the exact house cusps for your location, and see exactly where these August eclipses will trigger your natal placements.

How the eclipses affect your Sun & Rising signs

The August 2026 eclipses shift the energetic landscape for every sign of the zodiac. With the Total Solar Eclipse in bold Leo (August 12) driving new beginnings, and the deep Partial Lunar Eclipse in intuitive Pisces (August 28) bringing emotional arcs to a climax, the month demands both courage and adaptability. Here is how these lunations land for your Sun and Rising signs.

Aries

  • August 12 — Solar Eclipse in Leo: Landing in your 5th house, this eclipse acts as a massive reset for your creative self-expression, romance and passion projects. A sudden burst of inspiration could lead to a new creative endeavour or a fresh start in your dating life.
  • August 28 — Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: The energy shifts inward to your 12th house, illuminating subconscious patterns, hidden fears and emotional fatigue. It is a time for deep rest, healing and closing doors on old psychological baggage so you can move forward lighter.

Taurus

  • August 12 — Solar Eclipse in Leo: Activating your 4th house of home and roots, this is a powerful moment for a fresh start in your domestic life — a relocation, a renovation or a shift in family dynamics. New paths may also open through communication and short journeys.
  • August 28 — Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: The climax occurs in your 11th house of networks and aspirations. Friend groups or professional associations may shift, and alliances that no longer serve your goals will naturally fall away, making room for more aligned connections.

Gemini

  • August 12 — Solar Eclipse in Leo: A flurry of activity hits your 3rd house. Expect new ideas, a sudden change in your immediate environment or a new communications project. The way you learn and share information is undergoing a major upgrade.
  • August 28 — Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: Tension hits your 10th house of career and public status. As a mutable sign you are poised for major shake-ups during this lunation, which demands flexibility when familiar professional narratives or leadership structures no longer hold true.

Cancer

  • August 12 — Solar Eclipse in Leo: The financial sector (2nd house) gets a total reboot. This is the time to launch a new stream of income, ask for a raise, or completely re-evaluate your material values and self-worth.
  • August 28 — Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: A culmination in your 9th house brings a shift in your worldview. Legal matters, higher education or international travel plans may reach a turning point, asking you to balance practical detail with broader faith and belief.

Leo

  • August 12 — Solar Eclipse in Leo: This eclipse is in your sign, activating your 1st house of self. With the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Jupiter clustered together, it drives a massive urge for visibility, leadership and dramatic creative expression — a powerful time for a personal reboot. Step fully into your power and redefine who you are.
  • August 28 — Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: The focus shifts to your 8th house of shared resources and intimacy. Deep emotional revelations regarding joint finances, debts or trust in a close partnership will surface, demanding resolution.

Virgo

  • August 12 — Solar Eclipse in Leo: Operating in your hidden 12th house, this eclipse requires you to pull back and recharge. Despite the need for rest, the period is potent for behind-the-scenes support from professional groups, potentially leading to sudden, unexpected advancements.
  • August 28 — Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: The spotlight shines on your 7th house of partnerships. The tension between your need for practical management and your partner's lived emotional experience reaches a peak, requiring deep integration rather than escapism.

Libra

  • August 12 — Solar Eclipse in Leo: Your 11th house of community and future goals is activated. A powerful new alliance or friend group could enter your life, aligning perfectly with your long-term aspirations. It is time to collaborate.
  • August 28 — Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: A climax in your 6th house of health and daily routines. If sheer effort alone is no longer keeping life organised, this eclipse will clearly reveal where better boundaries, rest and prioritisation are urgently needed.

Scorpio

  • August 12 — Solar Eclipse in Leo: A major new chapter opens in your 10th house of career and public reputation. For many Scorpios this eclipse kicks off a phase of elevated strength, renewed confidence and potential blessings from mentors or authority figures.
  • August 28 — Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: The emotional intensity shifts to your 5th house. A romantic connection or creative project reaches a turning point, asking you to balance intense passion with a sense of fluid, unconditional acceptance.

Sagittarius

  • August 12 — Solar Eclipse in Leo: Your 9th house of expansion is triggered, bringing new horizons. You might feel a sudden urge to travel, return to study or radically shift your philosophical outlook on life.
  • August 28 — Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: A major culmination occurs in your 4th house of home and family. As a mutable sign you feel this directly; emotional realities about your roots or living situation surface, requiring adaptability and compassion.

Capricorn

  • August 12 — Solar Eclipse in Leo: Deep transformation begins in your 8th house. This is a time to rewrite the rules around investments, shared finances, taxes or deep psychological bonds. A new level of intimacy or financial strategy is born here.
  • August 28 — Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: Your 3rd house of communication reaches a boiling point — a writing project, neighbourhood issue or sibling dynamic may climax. Be cautious with your words, as emotional responses run high.

Aquarius

  • August 12 — Solar Eclipse in Leo: The focus is squarely on your 7th house of one-on-one relationships. Whether business or romantic, a significant new partnership could begin, or an existing one undergoes a complete structural reset.
  • August 28 — Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: The energy moves to your 2nd house of income. A financial matter comes to a head; it is time to reassess your material resources and ensure your earning potential aligns with your emotional self-worth.

Pisces

  • August 12 — Solar Eclipse in Leo: Your 6th house of health, fitness and daily grind gets a fresh start. You might adopt a new wellness regimen, or a previously hidden skill could suddenly attract attention and give your daily work a new direction.
  • August 28 — Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: The eclipse occurs in your sign, hitting your 1st house of identity — a profound emotional reset. It highlights where your compassion and ideals have carried more weight than you can realistically sustain, asking you to set clearer, healthier boundaries.
Pro tip. To see exactly how these eclipses interact with your unique planetary alignments, open the AstroWatch Windows 11 app. Cast your natal chart alongside the August 12 and August 28 transits to see precisely which house cusps and natal planets are being activated. Get AstroWatch free →

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