Equinox and Solstice Dates
The four turning points of the year, past and upcoming, to the minute in UTC: the spring and autumn equinoxes, when day and night are close to equal everywhere, and the summer and winter solstices, the longest and shortest days. In astrology each one is also the moment the Sun enters a cardinal sign, Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn, and a new season begins.
Upcoming
| Date | Exact time | Sign | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | 20:46 UTC | ♑ Capricorn | Winter Solstice 2026: the Sun Enters Capricorn |
| Sat, Mar 20, 2027 | 20:21 UTC | ♈ Aries | Spring Equinox 2027: the Sun Enters Aries |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 | 14:04 UTC | ♋ Cancer | Summer Solstice 2027: the Sun Enters Cancer |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 | 05:54 UTC | ♎ Libra | Autumn Equinox 2027: the Sun Enters Libra |
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Past dates
| Date | Exact time | Sign | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | 00:06 UTC | ♎ Libra | Autumn Equinox 2026: the Sun Enters Libra |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026 | 08:16 UTC | ♋ Cancer | Summer Solstice 2026: the Sun Enters Cancer |
Times are UTC and approximate, computed from the site's own ephemeris. Download these dates as a spreadsheet (CSV).
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