1974 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: Jun 4 (partial lunar, Sagittarius); Jun 20 (total solar, Gemini); Nov 29 (total lunar, Gemini); Dec 13 (partial solar, Sagittarius).
Jun 4 – Jun 20: partial lunar in Sagittarius and total solar in Gemini
Nov 29 – Dec 13: total lunar in Gemini and partial solar in Sagittarius
The 1974 eclipses fall on the Gemini–Sagittarius axis. Eclipses stay on one pair of opposite signs for about a year and a half before moving back one sign.
Partial lunar eclipse in ♐︎ Sagittarius — June 4, 1974
13°57′ Sagittarius · North Node ☊︎ · 87% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow
Greatest eclipse: Jun 4, 1974, 6:15 PM ET (1974-06-04 22:15 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 194 minutes.
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai and Mumbai. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Jun 4, 1974, 6:15 PM ET.)
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around travel, education and beliefs (Sagittarius), with the Sun opposite in Gemini. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Sagittarius–Gemini axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 13°57′ Sagittarius or Gemini.
Total solar eclipse in ♊︎ Gemini — June 20, 1974
28°30′ Gemini · South Node ☋︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path
Greatest eclipse: Jun 20, 1974, 12:47 AM ET (1974-06-20 04:47 UTC), at 32.1°S, 103.8°E.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Sydney
49%
Jun 20, 4:05 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 everyday communication, siblings and short trips (Gemini). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Gemini–Sagittarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 28°30′ Gemini or Sagittarius.
Total lunar eclipse in ♊︎ Gemini — November 29, 1974
7°03′ Gemini · South Node ☋︎ · 77 min of totality
Greatest eclipse: Nov 29, 1974, 10:13 AM ET (1974-11-29 15:13 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 210 minutes, including 77 minutes of totality.
In the US: Honolulu. Elsewhere: Cairo, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Nov 29, 1974, 10:13 AM ET.)
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around everyday communication, siblings and short trips (Gemini), with the Sun opposite in Sagittarius. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Gemini–Sagittarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 7°03′ Gemini or Sagittarius.
Partial solar eclipse in ♐︎ Sagittarius — December 13, 1974
21°16′ Sagittarius · North Node ☊︎ · Moon covers part of the Sun
Greatest eclipse: Dec 13, 1974, 11:12 AM ET (1974-12-13 16:12 UTC).
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
New York
55%
Dec 13, 10:56 AM
Chicago
50%
Dec 13, 9:31 AM
Los Angeles
9%
Dec 13, 6:52 AM
Mexico City
1%
Dec 13, 9:00 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 travel, education and beliefs (Sagittarius). It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Sagittarius–Gemini axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 21°16′ Sagittarius or Gemini.
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 1974?
1974 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: Jun 4 (partial lunar, Sagittarius); Jun 20 (total solar, Gemini); Nov 29 (total lunar, Gemini); Dec 13 (partial solar, Sagittarius).
Is there a total solar eclipse in 1974?
Yes: June 20, 1974, greatest at 32.1°S, 103.8°E.
Can you see the 1974 eclipses from the United States?
2 of them: the total lunar eclipse on Nov 29 (Honolulu); the partial solar eclipse on Dec 13 (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles).
What zodiac signs are the 1974 eclipses in?
Sagittarius (Jun 4), Gemini (Jun 20), Gemini (Nov 29) and Sagittarius (Dec 13). They fall on the Gemini–Sagittarius axis.
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