When is the next solar eclipse?

Emily Bashforth | Live News reporter Published August 12, 2026 7:50pm Updated August 12, 2026 7:52pm Missed the solar eclipse? Here’s when the next one is… (Picture: Reuters) If you missed the 2026 solar eclipse, you’ll have to wait a while for the next one. Tonight, crowds gathered across the continent to watch the ultra-rare phenomenon as more than 90% of the Sun became obscured by the Moon. It marked the most significant eclipse since 1999, so it’s no surprise thousands queued in the streets to get their hands on eclipse glasses, hoping to catch a glimpse safely. Others resorted to homemade viewing methods of cereal boxes and colanders, while photographers snapped away on their fancy cameras. Expert advice was rife in the build-up, as people were warned against looking at the eclipse wi