Aquarius
1st house · self and image
A solar eclipse in your first house opens a new chapter in how you present yourself and what you want for your own life. Start it at a pace you can keep.
February 17, 2026 · ♒︎ Aquarius · Saros 121
Annular Solar Eclipse in Aquarius
Data
| Maximum | 17 February 2026, 12:11 UTC (12:13 TD) Your time: |
|---|---|
| Type | Annular |
| New moon | 17 February 2026, 12:01 UTC Sun and Moon at 28°50' Aquarius |
| Saros 121 | Previous: 7 February 2008, annular, 17°44' Aquarius Next: 28 February 2044, annular, 9°53' Pisces |
| Lunar node | 10.8° from the north node Mean North Node 9°39' Pisces, South Node 9°39' Virgo |
| Season | Total Lunar Eclipse, 14 days later |
| Shadow centre | 64.7°S, 86.7°E Ring for 2 min 16 s, 93% |
The sky at maximum
Sun 28°50' Aquarius · Moon 28°55' Aquarius · Mercury 16°40' Pisces · Venus 8°51' Pisces · Mars 19°41' Aquarius · Jupiter 15°50' Cancer R · Saturn 0°23' Aries · Uranus 27°32' Taurus · Neptune 0°38' Aries · Pluto 4°12' Aquarius
The Moon is 384,453 km away, 31.1′ across against the Sun’s 32.4′.
Within 5° of the eclipse degree: Uranus square (orb 1°17').
Planets crossing 28°50' Aquarius in the six months after: Mars 1 March.
Where it can be seen
| City | Local maximum (UTC) | Sun covered |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 13:11, Sun at 48° | 8% |
Not visible from the other 13 of the 14 cities checked. Eye safety: ISO 12312-2 glasses.
What it means for your sign
Whole-sign houses counted from Aquarius, using your sun sign (or rising sign).
Leo
7th house · partnerships
A solar eclipse in your seventh house opens a new chapter in partnerships, personal or professional. Be clear about what you want and what you offer.
| Sign | House |
|---|---|
| ♈︎ Aries | 11 |
| ♉︎ Taurus | 10 |
| ♊︎ Gemini | 9 |
| ♋︎ Cancer | 8 |
| ♍︎ Virgo | 6 |
| ♎︎ Libra | 5 |
| ♏︎ Scorpio | 4 |
| ♐︎ Sagittarius | 3 |
| ♑︎ Capricorn | 2 |
| ♓︎ Pisces | 12 |
Your free chart: the exact house from your rising sign.