Apr 3 – May 3: penumbral lunar in Libra, annular solar in Aries and partial lunar in Scorpio
Oct 12 – Oct 27: total solar in Libra and penumbral lunar in Taurus
The 1958 eclipses fall on the Aries–Libra and Taurus–Scorpio axises. Eclipses stay on one pair of opposite signs for about a year and a half before moving back one sign.
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra — April 3, 1958
14°02′ Libra · North Node ☊︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only
Greatest eclipse: Apr 3, 1958, 10:59 PM ET (1958-04-04 03:59 UTC). The penumbral phase lasts 36 minutes; the dimming is subtle and easy to miss.
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Apr 3, 1958, 10:59 PM ET.)
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around partnerships, agreements and fairness (Libra), with the Sun opposite in Aries. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Libra–Aries axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 14°02′ Libra or Aries.
Annular solar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries — April 18, 1958
28°35′ Aries · South Node ☋︎ · a ring of Sun stays visible around the Moon
Greatest eclipse: Apr 18, 1958, 10:26 PM ET (1958-04-19 03:26 UTC), at 26.5°N, 123.6°E.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Dubai
21%
Apr 19, 6:00 AM
Mumbai
44%
Apr 19, 7:23 AM
Beijing
46%
Apr 19, 11:29 AM
Tokyo
83%
Apr 19, 1:19 PM
Cities not listed see no eclipse, or the Sun is below the horizon. Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, except during the brief total phase.
A solar eclipse is a supercharged New Moon. Astrologers read it as a sudden opening or fresh start around impulsive decisions, independence and new starts (Aries). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 28°35′ Aries or Libra.
Partial lunar eclipse in ♏︎ Scorpio — May 3, 1958
12°27′ Scorpio · North Node ☊︎ · 0% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow
Greatest eclipse: May 3, 1958, 8:12 AM ET (1958-05-03 12:12 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 26 minutes.
In the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, May 3, 1958, 8:12 AM ET.)
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around shared money, secrets and emotional depth (Scorpio), with the Sun opposite in Taurus. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Scorpio–Taurus axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 12°27′ Scorpio or Taurus.
Total solar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra — October 12, 1958
19°01′ Libra · North Node ☊︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path
Greatest eclipse: Oct 12, 1958, 4:54 PM ET (1958-10-12 20:54 UTC), at 24.0°S, 142.4°W.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Sydney
6%
Oct 13, 5:51 AM
Cities not listed see no eclipse, or the Sun is below the horizon. Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, except during the brief total phase.
A solar eclipse is a supercharged New Moon. Astrologers read it as a sudden opening or fresh start around partnerships, agreements and fairness (Libra). It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Libra–Aries axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 19°01′ Libra or Aries.
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus — October 27, 1958
3°36′ Taurus · South Node ☋︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only
Greatest eclipse: Oct 27, 1958, 10:27 AM ET (1958-10-27 15:27 UTC). The penumbral phase lasts 259 minutes; the dimming is subtle and easy to miss.
In the US: Honolulu. Elsewhere: Cairo, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Oct 27, 1958, 10:27 AM ET.)
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around money, possessions and comfort (Taurus), with the Sun opposite in Scorpio. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 3°36′ Taurus or Scorpio.
Peak times are greatest eclipse, computed with Astronomy Engine and rounded to the minute. Local times are for each city’s own time zone. All eclipses 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When are the eclipses in 1958?
1958 has 5 eclipses — 2 solar and 3 lunar: Apr 3 (penumbral lunar, Libra); Apr 18 (annular solar, Aries); May 3 (partial lunar, Scorpio); Oct 12 (total solar, Libra); Oct 27 (penumbral lunar, Taurus).
Is there a total solar eclipse in 1958?
Yes: October 12, 1958, greatest at 24.0°S, 142.4°W.
Can you see the 1958 eclipses from the United States?
3 of them: the penumbral lunar eclipse on Apr 3 (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles); the partial lunar eclipse on May 3 (Los Angeles, Honolulu); the penumbral lunar eclipse on Oct 27 (Honolulu).
What zodiac signs are the 1958 eclipses in?
Libra (Apr 3), Aries (Apr 18), Scorpio (May 3), Libra (Oct 12) and Taurus (Oct 27). They fall on the Aries–Libra and Taurus–Scorpio axises.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.