When is the following photo voltaic eclipse and is it seen in California?

A photo voltaic eclipse is coming quickly, however not as early as Saturday, Aug. 2, because the web and social media would possibly lead you to consider.

The viral claims of a “once in a century solar eclipse” have unfold quickly on social media platforms, the place the frenzy has garnered hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok and X, the Bergen Record reported.

While these claims could lead you to consider the world goes darkish on Aug. 2, the one darkish that awaits you is when the solar goes down, as neither the U.S. Naval Observatory nor NASA has listed any eclipse for Aug. 2.

However, there’s a photo voltaic eclipse coming in September. Here’s when the following photo voltaic and lunar eclipses are, the place they’re seen, and a schedule of eclipses in 2026.

When is the following photo voltaic eclipse?

On Sept. 21, some fortunate individuals within the Southern Hemisphere will witness a partial photo voltaic eclipse, treating viewers to a shining, crescent form within the sky. While the celestial occasion is not going to be seen in North America, it may be considered in Eastern Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand, and quite a few islands within the Pacific, in accordance with Time and Date.

When is the following complete photo voltaic eclipse?

A partial photo voltaic eclipse will likely be seen in North America a few yr from now. On Aug. 12, a complete photo voltaic eclipse will likely be seen in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and a small space of Portugal, whereas a partial eclipse will likely be seen in Europe, Africa, North America, the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately, it would not appear that the partial eclipse will likely be seen in California, in accordance with Time and Date, so individuals could wish to do some touring for it.

Wait, what’s a partial lunar eclipse?

During a partial lunar eclipse, the solar, moon and earth aren’t completely lined up, so solely a portion of the solar seems to be coated, mentioned NASA. As a end result, you’ll see the solar’s crescent form.

How typically does a photo voltaic eclipse occur?

There are no less than two photo voltaic eclipses annually, though it may be any sort of photo voltaic eclipse, akin to a partial or annular photo voltaic eclipse, in accordance with Astronomy Magazine. NASA, based mostly on calculations of a 5,000-year interval that features many years to return, mentioned there will likely be two to 3 photo voltaic eclipses “of all kinds” annually.

When is the following lunar eclipse?

The subsequent complete lunar eclipse is on Sept. 7 and will likely be viewable to individuals in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, in accordance with NASA. The subsequent one seen within the U.S. received’t be till March 3, 2026. It’s a complete lunar eclipse, and it’ll be seen in California, in accordance with Time and Date.

List of the following lunar eclipse, photo voltaic eclipse dates in 2026

Here’s an inventory of upcoming photo voltaic and lunar eclipses, in accordance with the U.S. Naval Observatory, NASA and Time and Date.

• Feb. 17: Annular photo voltaic eclipse seen in Antarctica, and partial photo voltaic eclipse seen in Africa, South America, and throughout the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans.
• March 3: Total lunar eclipse seen in Asia, Australia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas.
• Aug. 12: Total photo voltaic eclipse in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Russia, and a small space of Portugal, and a partial eclipse seen in Europe, Africa, North America, and throughout a number of oceans.
• Aug. 28: Partial lunar eclipse seen in North and South America and elements of Europe and Africa.

Can I take advantage of sun shades to have a look at an eclipse?

Be positive to make use of correct eye safety like eclipse glasses when wanting immediately at an eclipse — and irrespective of how darkish your sun shades are, these aren’t sufficient — mentioned NASA. Don’t take a look at the solar by means of a digital camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or some other optical gadget whereas carrying eclipse glasses, because the concentrated photo voltaic rays will burn by means of the filter and trigger severe eye harm, in accordance with NASA.

Desert Sun intern Tallulah Rector contributed to this story.

Paris Barraza is a trending reporter masking California information at The Desert Sun. Reach her at pbarraza@gannett.com.