Moon-Venus Conjunction on July 17 2026 and August 2026 Solar and Lunar Eclipses

On 17 July 2026 the Moon will appear to kiss Venus in the constellation Leo shortly after sunset. Observers in dark‑sky locations should look westward around 21:30 to see the thin crescent Moon meeting the bright planet. Tradition in several cultures holds that a wish should be made at that moment, especially for matters of love or destiny.

August 2026 will feature a notably active sky. A total solar eclipse will cross the zodiac sign Leo on 12 August (maximum at 19:46 UTC), followed by a shift in the lunar nodal axis on 18 August as the north node moves into Aquarius. The month will close with a partial lunar eclipse on 28 August in Pisces (maximum at 06:13 UTC). Astrologers note these events as symbolic of opening and closing cycles, with the solar eclipse highlighting personal visibility and the lunar eclipse indicating release of latent matters.