Total solar eclipse of February 26, 1979
The total solar eclipse peaks at Feb 26, 1979, 11:54 AM ET (1979-02-26 16:54 UTC) at 7°30′ Pisces, with greatest eclipse at 52.1°N, 94.5°W. Totality lasts about 2 min 53 s there.
Past eclipse
Total solar eclipse in ♓︎ Pisces · South Node ☋︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Mon, Feb 26, 11:54 AM EST |
| Chicago | Mon, Feb 26, 10:54 AM CST |
| Denver | Mon, Feb 26, 9:54 AM MST |
| Los Angeles | Mon, Feb 26, 8:54 AM PST |
| London | Mon, Feb 26, 4:54 PM GMT |
| Sydney | Tue, Feb 27, 3:54 AM GMT+11 |
Where to see it
| City | Sun covered | Maximum (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 60% | Feb 26, 12:15 PM |
| Chicago | 79% | Feb 26, 10:52 AM |
| Los Angeles | 77% | Feb 26, 7:59 AM |
| Mexico City | 33% | Feb 26, 10:02 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.
At the point of greatest eclipse (52.1°N, 94.5°W), totality lasts about 2 min 53 s. The total phase is seen only inside a narrow path; outside it the eclipse is partial.
Total solar eclipse in Pisces: astrology meaning
A solar eclipse is a supercharged New Moon. Astrologers read it as a sudden opening or fresh start around intuition, dreams and endings (Pisces). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Pisces–Virgo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 7°30′ Pisces or Virgo.
It is the New Moon of February 1979.
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 1979 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total solar eclipse of February 26, 1979?
The total solar eclipse peaks at Feb 26, 1979, 11:54 AM ET (1979-02-26 16:54 UTC) at 7°30′ Pisces, with greatest eclipse at 52.1°N, 94.5°W. Totality lasts about 2 min 53 s there.
Where is the February 26, 1979 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. 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 and Los Angeles: 60% of the Sun covered in New York; 79% of the Sun covered in Chicago; 77% of the Sun covered in Los Angeles.
How long does it last?
About 2 min 53 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?
7°30′ Pisces on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun and Moon are together in Pisces.
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 intuition, dreams and endings (Pisces). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Pisces–Virgo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 7°30′ Pisces or Virgo.
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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