August 3, 2026

Why Don’t Solar Eclipses Occur Every Month? 2026 Guide

Solar eclipses don't happen every month because the Moon's orbit is tilted about 5 degrees relative to Earth's orbit around the Sun, so most new moons the Moon's shadow misses Earth entirely. The timing only works during about two eclipse seasons per year when the geometry lines up, which is why the August 2026 eclipse […]