The last eclipse of 2027 occurs on August 17 in Aquarius, just two weeks after the Leo solar eclipse on August 2 — repeating the theme that opened the year, this time as a lunar eclipse. In this article, we discuss this final eclipse.
August 17, 2027 Eclipse: Basic Information
- Type: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Date: August 17, 2027
- Sign/degree: Aquarius 24°12′
- Accompanying moon phase: Occurs simultaneously with the August Full Moon
The Eclipse Closing the Leo-Aquarius Cycle of the Year
2027 opened with a solar eclipse in Aquarius on February 6, peaked with a total solar eclipse in Leo on August 2, and now closes with a lunar eclipse again in Aquarius on August 17. Together, these three eclipses form the strongest astrological axis of the year — Leo-Aquarius — highlighting the theme of tension and balance between individual identity and social belonging.
What Does the Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius Highlight?
Lunar eclipses work on an emotional/instinctual level — when occurring in Aquarius, they typically emphasize the following themes:
- Emotional awareness/closure related to friendship circles or communities
- Confrontation between the need for independence and emotional attachment
- Emotional culmination of a process that began with the Aquarius eclipse in February
- Through the opposite of Aquarius, Leo: making a rational/detached decision about a heartfelt matter
Summary of the Eclipse Year 2027
With this final eclipse, we complete the five eclipses of 2027 (February 6 Aquarius, February 20 Virgo, July 18 Capricorn, August 2 Leo, August 17 Aquarius). While the dominant theme of the year is the Leo-Aquarius axis (identity vs. community), the brief involvement of the Virgo-Pisces and Capricorn-Cancer axes throughout the year makes 2027 a multifaceted year of transformation.
To see all the eclipses of the year together, you can check our other eclipse articles.
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