Mar 29 – Apr 13: total solar in Aries and penumbral lunar in Libra
Sep 22 – Oct 7: annular solar in Virgo and penumbral lunar in Aries
The 1987 eclipses fall on the Aries–Libra and Virgo–Pisces axises. Eclipses stay on one pair of opposite signs for about a year and a half before moving back one sign.
Total solar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries — March 29, 1987
8°18′ Aries · North Node ☊︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path
Greatest eclipse: Mar 29, 1987, 7:48 AM ET (1987-03-29 12:48 UTC), at 12.3°S, 2.3°W.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
São Paulo
30%
Mar 29, 8:16 AM
Cairo
27%
Mar 29, 4:33 PM
Lagos
66%
Mar 29, 2:40 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 North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 8°18′ Aries or Libra.
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra — April 13, 1987
23°31′ Libra · South Node ☋︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only
Greatest eclipse: Apr 13, 1987, 10:18 PM ET (1987-04-14 02:18 UTC). The penumbral phase lasts 235 minutes; the dimming is subtle and easy to miss.
In the US: New York and Chicago. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Apr 13, 1987, 10:18 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 South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Libra–Aries axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 23°31′ Libra or Aries.
Annular solar eclipse in ♍︎ Virgo — September 22, 1987
29°34′ Virgo · South Node ☋︎ · a ring of Sun stays visible around the Moon
Greatest eclipse: Sep 22, 1987, 11:11 PM ET (1987-09-23 03:11 UTC), at 14.3°N, 138.4°E.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Honolulu
5%
Sep 22, 6:24 PM
Mumbai
9%
Sep 23, 6:49 AM
Beijing
81%
Sep 23, 9:50 AM
Tokyo
47%
Sep 23, 11:29 AM
Sydney
6%
Sep 23, 2:53 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 work routines, health and details (Virgo). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Virgo–Pisces axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 29°34′ Virgo or Pisces.
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries — October 7, 1987
13°16′ Aries · North Node ☊︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only
Greatest eclipse: Oct 7, 1987, 12:01 AM ET (1987-10-07 04:01 UTC). The penumbral phase lasts 254 minutes; the dimming is subtle and easy to miss.
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, Oct 7, 1987, 12:01 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 North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 13°16′ Aries or Libra.
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 1987?
1987 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: Mar 29 (total solar, Aries); Apr 13 (penumbral lunar, Libra); Sep 22 (annular solar, Virgo); Oct 7 (penumbral lunar, Aries).
Is there a total solar eclipse in 1987?
Yes: March 29, 1987, greatest at 12.3°S, 2.3°W.
Can you see the 1987 eclipses from the United States?
3 of them: the penumbral lunar eclipse on Apr 13 (New York, Chicago); the annular solar eclipse on Sep 22 (Honolulu); the penumbral lunar eclipse on Oct 7 (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles).
What zodiac signs are the 1987 eclipses in?
Aries (Mar 29), Libra (Apr 13), Virgo (Sep 22) and Aries (Oct 7). They fall on the Aries–Libra and Virgo–Pisces axises.
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.