Solar and Lunar Eclipses in Europe: Next 10 Years
Total Solar Eclipses in Europe Over the Next Decade
Skywatchers in Europe are in for a treat over the next decade, as there will be several total solar eclipses visible from the continent. These events occur when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking out the Sun's light. The next total solar eclipse visible from Europe will occur on August 12, 2026, and will be visible from a narrow path across the northern part of the continent.
Upcoming Total Solar Eclipses in Europe
* **August 12, 2026:** Visible from a narrow path across northern Europe, including parts of Spain, France, Germany, Poland, and Ukraine. * **March 20, 2034:** Visible from a narrow path across southern Europe, including parts of Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. * **September 2, 2040:** Visible from a narrow path across central Europe, including parts of France, Germany, Poland, and Hungary. * **August 22, 2048:** Visible from a narrow path across northern Europe, including parts of the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. * **July 11, 2056:** Visible from a narrow path across eastern Europe, including parts of Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Russia.
Partial Solar Eclipses in Europe Over the Next Decade
In addition to total solar eclipses, there will also be several partial solar eclipses visible from Europe over the next decade. These events occur when the Moon passes in front of the Sun, but does not completely block it out. The next partial solar eclipse visible from Europe will occur on April 8, 2024, and will be visible from a wide area of the continent.
Upcoming Partial Solar Eclipses in Europe
* **April 8, 2024:** Visible from most of Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. * **October 25, 2025:** Visible from southwestern Europe, including parts of Portugal, Spain, and France. * **March 29, 2026:** Visible from southeastern Europe, including parts of Greece, Turkey, and Russia. * **February 16, 2028:** Visible from northwestern Europe, including parts of the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Norway. * **June 21, 2030:** Visible from central and eastern Europe, including parts of Germany, Poland, and Russia.
Lunar Eclipses in Europe Over the Next Decade
Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Moon. These events can be either total or partial, depending on whether the Moon passes completely into the Earth's shadow or only partially. The next lunar eclipse visible from Europe will occur on October 28, 2023, and will be a total lunar eclipse.
Upcoming Lunar Eclipses in Europe
* **October 28, 2023:** Total lunar eclipse visible from all of Europe. * **March 14, 2025:** Partial lunar eclipse visible from western and central Europe. * **September 9, 2026:** Total lunar eclipse visible from all of Europe. * **March 3, 2027:** Partial lunar eclipse visible from eastern Europe. * **August 31, 2028:** Total lunar eclipse visible from all of Europe.
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