Eclipses
Eclipse Calendar
Upcoming solar and lunar eclipses with dates, times, and which sidereal rashi they fall in.
| Eclipse | Kind | Date | Time (IST) | Moon rashi |
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FAQ
Questions about eclipses
Why doesn't every new moon or full moon bring an eclipse?
The Moon's orbit is tilted about 5 degrees relative to Earth's. An eclipse only happens when Sun, Earth, and Moon align near where the Moon's orbital plane crosses Earth's, which doesn't line up at every new or full moon.
What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?
A solar eclipse happens at new moon, when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun. A lunar eclipse happens at full moon, when Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon.
Why does the calendar show the Moon rashi for each eclipse?
In Vedic astrology, the rashi and nakshatra where an eclipse falls is considered especially significant for that sign, particularly for people whose Moon sign or ascendant matches it.