1966 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: May 4 (penumbral lunar, Scorpio); May 20 (annular solar, Taurus); Oct 29 (penumbral lunar, Taurus); Nov 12 (total solar, Scorpio).
May 4 – May 20: penumbral lunar in Scorpio and annular solar in Taurus
Oct 29 – Nov 12: penumbral lunar in Taurus and total solar in Scorpio
The 1966 eclipses fall on the Taurus–Scorpio axis. Eclipses stay on one pair of opposite signs for about a year and a half before moving back one sign.
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♏︎ Scorpio — May 4, 1966
14°02′ Scorpio · South Node ☋︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only
Greatest eclipse: May 4, 1966, 5:11 PM ET (1966-05-04 21:11 UTC). The penumbral phase lasts 247 minutes; the dimming is subtle and easy to miss.
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai and Beijing. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, May 4, 1966, 5:11 PM 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 South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Scorpio–Taurus axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 14°02′ Scorpio or Taurus.
Annular solar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus — May 20, 1966
28°55′ Taurus · North Node ☊︎ · a ring of Sun stays visible around the Moon
Greatest eclipse: May 20, 1966, 5:38 AM ET (1966-05-20 09:38 UTC), at 39.2°N, 26.4°E.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
London
30%
May 20, 10:23 AM
Madrid
44%
May 20, 9:59 AM
Cairo
62%
May 20, 12:32 PM
Lagos
58%
May 20, 9:04 AM
Dubai
20%
May 20, 2:36 PM
Mumbai
7%
May 20, 4:47 PM
Beijing
83%
May 20, 7:18 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 money, possessions and comfort (Taurus). It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 28°55′ Taurus or Scorpio.
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus — October 29, 1966
5°38′ Taurus · North Node ☊︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only
Greatest eclipse: Oct 29, 1966, 6:12 AM ET (1966-10-29 10:12 UTC). The penumbral phase lasts 275 minutes; the dimming is subtle and easy to miss.
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Oct 29, 1966, 6:12 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 North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 5°38′ Taurus or Scorpio.
Total solar eclipse in ♏︎ Scorpio — November 12, 1966
19°45′ Scorpio · South Node ☋︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path
Greatest eclipse: Nov 12, 1966, 9:22 AM ET (1966-11-12 14:22 UTC), at 35.6°S, 48.1°W.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
São Paulo
62%
Nov 12, 12:03 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 shared money, secrets and emotional depth (Scorpio). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Scorpio–Taurus axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 19°45′ Scorpio or Taurus.
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 1966?
1966 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: May 4 (penumbral lunar, Scorpio); May 20 (annular solar, Taurus); Oct 29 (penumbral lunar, Taurus); Nov 12 (total solar, Scorpio).
Is there a total solar eclipse in 1966?
Yes: November 12, 1966, greatest at 35.6°S, 48.1°W.
Can you see the 1966 eclipses from the United States?
1 of them: the penumbral lunar eclipse on Oct 29 (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu).
What zodiac signs are the 1966 eclipses in?
Scorpio (May 4), Taurus (May 20), Taurus (Oct 29) and Scorpio (Nov 12). They fall on the Taurus–Scorpio axis.
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.