Total solar eclipse of October 12, 1977
The total solar eclipse peaks at Oct 12, 1977, 4:26 PM ET (1977-10-12 20:26 UTC) at 19°24′ Libra, with greatest eclipse at 14.1°N, 123.5°W. Totality lasts about 2 min 42 s there.
Past eclipse
Total solar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra · North Node ☊︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Wed, Oct 12, 4:26 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Wed, Oct 12, 3:26 PM CDT |
| Denver | Wed, Oct 12, 2:26 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 12, 1:26 PM PDT |
| London | Wed, Oct 12, 9:26 PM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Thu, Oct 13, 6:26 AM GMT+10 |
Where to see it
| 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.
At the point of greatest eclipse (14.1°N, 123.5°W), totality lasts about 2 min 42 s. The total phase is seen only inside a narrow path; outside it the eclipse is partial.
Total solar eclipse in Libra: astrology meaning
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.
It is the New Moon of October 1977.
Greatest-eclipse time and place, local circumstances and central duration are computed with Astronomy Engine and rounded to the minute (durations to the second). Published values can differ by a few seconds. All 1977 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total solar eclipse of October 12, 1977?
The total solar eclipse peaks at Oct 12, 1977, 4:26 PM ET (1977-10-12 20:26 UTC) at 19°24′ Libra, with greatest eclipse at 14.1°N, 123.5°W. Totality lasts about 2 min 42 s there.
Where is the October 12, 1977 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City. A solar eclipse is seen only where the Moon’s shadow falls; the total or annular phase only along a narrow path.
Can you see it from the United States?
Yes, from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu: 6% of the Sun covered in New York; 5% of the Sun covered in Chicago; 36% of the Sun covered in Los Angeles; 63% of the Sun covered in Honolulu.
How long does it last?
About 2 min 42 s of totality at the point of greatest eclipse; shorter elsewhere along the path. The partial phases before and after last more than an hour at any one place.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
19°24′ Libra on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun and Moon are together in Libra.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
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.
Is it safe to watch?
Only with certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses or a solar viewer for every partial phase. Looking at the Sun directly or through sunglasses, a camera or binoculars without a solar filter can damage your eyes. Only during totality itself, if you are in the path, is it safe to look without protection.
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.
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