Solar Annular Eclipse in 74 days
When
12:02 pm (UTC) on February 17, 2026Details
Sun at Aquarius 28° 49' / Moon at Aquarius 28° 49'About Solar Eclipses in Aquarius
Aquarius is an Air sign ruled by Saturn which represents collective vision and social structures. Themes for this eclipse include community, group dynamics, ideals, innovation, activism, reform, and the tension between individual and collective needs. This eclipse can potentially bring shifts in social circles or group affiliations, new connections through shared interests or causes, or a reorientation of your role within communities. Aquarius’s connection to progress and vision may inspire forward-thinking initiatives or social activism.
Aquarius holds a vision of how things could be better—imagining ideal social structures and working toward them. Aquarius cares about improvement and progress, but can become so focused on the ideal that it loses touch with present reality and human needs for stability.
This eclipse is a time of heightened awareness around your place in the collective and may prompt you to examine where you belong and what you’re contributing to something larger than yourself. It’s a good time to connect with like-minded people, pursue innovative ideas, and consider what kind of future you want to help create—while staying grounded in what’s actually possible right now.
How Will This Eclipse Affect Me?
Look for where Aquarius 28° 49' is in your natal chart. If you have a planet near that point, learn more about the planet and the house it is in to understand how it may affect you. Look also at your angels (Ascendant, Midheaven, etc).
Aquarius is a Fixed mode sign. The Fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. Signs in the same mode form squares to each other, so also look at 28° 49' in these other signs.
How close is close? It depends. A general rule of thumb is within 2° will have a strong impact and from 2-10° would have a less intense effect, with closer being stronger. It also depends on what point it is contacting and how strong a role this point plays in your life. A transit to your Ascendant Ruler for example, could be more impactful. Keep in mind that eclipse energy can play out over the 3-6 months after the eclipse.
People who were born near an eclipse tend to be more impacted by eclipse energy. You can find out by Googling "eclipses in (your birth year)" to see if there were any near your birth date.
Finally, Solar eclipses (like this one) tend to have more external, visible effects and are associated with new beginnings and breakthroughs, whereas Lunar eclipses tend to affect us on a more internal level and are associated with emotional releases, shifts in perspective, and completion of a cycle.
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Solar
Total
Moon completely covers the Sun, revealing the corona.
Partial
Moon partially covers the Sun.
Annular
Moon appears smaller than the Sun, creating a ring of light.
Hybrid
Combination of total and annular eclipses, varying visibility.
Lunar
Total
Earth’s shadow completely covers the Moon.
Partial
Earth’s shadow partially covers the Moon.
Penumbral
Moon passes through Earth’s outer shadow, subtle darkening.
Umbral
Moon enters Earth’s inner shadow, darker shadow on the Moon’s surface.
Super Moon
A new or full moon at or near its closest point to Earth.
