Apr 3 – Apr 18: partial lunar in Libra and annular solar in Aries
Sep 27 – Oct 12: penumbral lunar in Aries and total solar in Libra
The 1977 eclipses fall on the Aries–Libra 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 ♎︎ Libra — April 3, 1977
14°22′ Libra · North Node ☊︎ · 12% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow
Greatest eclipse: Apr 3, 1977, 11:18 PM ET (1977-04-04 04:18 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 96 minutes.
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, 1977, 11:18 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°22′ Libra or Aries.
Annular solar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries — April 18, 1977
28°16′ Aries · South Node ☋︎ · a ring of Sun stays visible around the Moon
Greatest eclipse: Apr 18, 1977, 5:30 AM ET (1977-04-18 10:30 UTC), at 11.9°S, 28.3°E.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Lagos
5%
Apr 18, 10:49 AM
Dubai
3%
Apr 18, 4:06 PM
Mumbai
12%
Apr 18, 5:50 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°16′ Aries or Libra.
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries — September 27, 1977
4°13′ Aries · South Node ☋︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only
Greatest eclipse: Sep 27, 1977, 4:29 AM ET (1977-09-27 08:29 UTC). The penumbral phase lasts 258 minutes; the dimming is subtle and easy to miss.
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Sep 27, 1977, 4:29 AM ET.)
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around impulsive decisions, independence and new starts (Aries), with the Sun opposite in Libra. 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 4°13′ Aries or Libra.
Total solar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra — October 12, 1977
19°24′ Libra · North Node ☊︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path
Greatest eclipse: Oct 12, 1977, 4:26 PM ET (1977-10-12 20:26 UTC), at 14.1°N, 123.5°W.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
New York
6%
Oct 12, 5:18 PM
Chicago
5%
Oct 12, 4:02 PM
Los Angeles
36%
Oct 12, 1:14 PM
Honolulu
63%
Oct 12, 9:05 AM
Mexico City
54%
Oct 12, 3:19 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 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°24′ Libra or Aries.
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 1977?
1977 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: Apr 3 (partial lunar, Libra); Apr 18 (annular solar, Aries); Sep 27 (penumbral lunar, Aries); Oct 12 (total solar, Libra).
Is there a total solar eclipse in 1977?
Yes: October 12, 1977, greatest at 14.1°N, 123.5°W.
Can you see the 1977 eclipses from the United States?
3 of them: the partial lunar eclipse on Apr 3 (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles); the penumbral lunar eclipse on Sep 27 (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu); the total solar eclipse on Oct 12 (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu).
What zodiac signs are the 1977 eclipses in?
Libra (Apr 3), Aries (Apr 18), Aries (Sep 27) and Libra (Oct 12). They fall on the Aries–Libra 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.