1985 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: May 4 (total lunar, Scorpio); May 19 (partial solar, Taurus); Oct 28 (total lunar, Taurus); Nov 12 (total solar, Scorpio).
May 4 – May 19: total lunar in Scorpio and partial solar in Taurus
Oct 28 – Nov 12: total lunar in Taurus and total solar in Scorpio
The 1985 eclipses fall on the Taurus–Scorpio axis. Eclipses stay on one pair of opposite signs for about a year and a half before moving back one sign.
Total lunar eclipse in ♏︎ Scorpio — May 4, 1985
14°19′ Scorpio · South Node ☋︎ · 69 min of totality
Greatest eclipse: May 4, 1985, 3:56 PM ET (1985-05-04 19:56 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 200 minutes, including 69 minutes of totality.
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, May 4, 1985, 3:56 PM ET.)
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around shared money, secrets and emotional depth (Scorpio), with the Sun opposite in Taurus. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Scorpio–Taurus axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 14°19′ Scorpio or Taurus.
Partial solar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus — May 19, 1985
28°50′ Taurus · North Node ☊︎ · Moon covers part of the Sun
Greatest eclipse: May 19, 1985, 5:28 PM ET (1985-05-19 21:28 UTC).
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Tokyo
38%
May 20, 5:15 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 money, possessions and comfort (Taurus). It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 28°50′ Taurus or Scorpio.
Total lunar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus — October 28, 1985
5°17′ Taurus · North Node ☊︎ · 45 min of totality
Greatest eclipse: Oct 28, 1985, 12:42 PM ET (1985-10-28 17:42 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 216 minutes, including 45 minutes of totality.
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Oct 28, 1985, 12:42 PM ET.)
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around money, possessions and comfort (Taurus), with the Sun opposite in Scorpio. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 5°17′ Taurus or Scorpio.
Total solar eclipse in ♏︎ Scorpio — November 12, 1985
20°08′ Scorpio · South Node ☋︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path
Greatest eclipse: Nov 12, 1985, 9:10 AM ET (1985-11-12 14:10 UTC), at 68.6°S, 142.6°W.
Not visible from any of the major cities we check; mostly over ocean or polar regions.
A solar eclipse is a supercharged New Moon. Astrologers read it as a sudden opening or fresh start around shared money, secrets and emotional depth (Scorpio). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Scorpio–Taurus axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 20°08′ Scorpio or Taurus.
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 1985?
1985 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: May 4 (total lunar, Scorpio); May 19 (partial solar, Taurus); Oct 28 (total lunar, Taurus); Nov 12 (total solar, Scorpio).
Is there a total solar eclipse in 1985?
Yes: November 12, 1985, greatest at 68.6°S, 142.6°W.
Can you see the 1985 eclipses from the United States?
None of the 1985 eclipses is visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
What zodiac signs are the 1985 eclipses in?
Scorpio (May 4), Taurus (May 19), Taurus (Oct 28) and Scorpio (Nov 12). They fall on the Taurus–Scorpio 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.