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Partial solar eclipse of December 15, 1982

The partial solar eclipse peaks at Dec 15, 1982, 4:31 AM ET (1982-12-15 09:31 UTC) at 23°05′ Sagittarius.

Past eclipse

Partial solar eclipse in ♐︎ Sagittarius · South Node ☋︎ · Moon covers part of the Sun.

Not visible from the US. Seen from London, Madrid, Cairo, Dubai and Mumbai.

Greatest eclipse in local time

PlaceLocal time
New YorkWed, Dec 15, 4:31 AM EST
ChicagoWed, Dec 15, 3:31 AM CST
DenverWed, Dec 15, 2:31 AM MST
Los AngelesWed, Dec 15, 1:31 AM PST
LondonWed, Dec 15, 9:31 AM GMT
SydneyWed, Dec 15, 8:31 PM GMT+11

Where to see it

Seen from major cities
CitySun coveredMaximum (local time)
London24%Dec 15, 8:24 AM
Madrid5%Dec 15, 9:12 AM
Cairo21%Dec 15, 11:05 AM
Dubai22%Dec 15, 2:07 PM
Mumbai4%Dec 15, 4:12 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.

Partial solar eclipse in Sagittarius: astrology meaning

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 South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Sagittarius–Gemini axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 23°05′ Sagittarius or Gemini.

It is the New Moon of December 1982.

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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 1982 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology

Frequently asked questions

When is the partial solar eclipse of December 15, 1982?

The partial solar eclipse peaks at Dec 15, 1982, 4:31 AM ET (1982-12-15 09:31 UTC) at 23°05′ Sagittarius.

Where is the December 15, 1982 eclipse visible?

Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Dubai and Mumbai. 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?

No. It is not visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.

How long does it last?

The partial eclipse lasts one to two hours at any one place; how much of the Sun is covered depends on where you are.

What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?

23°05′ Sagittarius on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun and Moon are together in Sagittarius.

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 travel, education and beliefs (Sagittarius). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Sagittarius–Gemini axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 23°05′ Sagittarius or Gemini.

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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