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Partial solar eclipse of May 21, 1993

The partial solar eclipse peaks at May 21, 1993, 10:19 AM ET (1993-05-21 14:19 UTC) at 0°32′ Gemini.

Past eclipse

Partial solar eclipse in ♊︎ Gemini · South Node ☋︎ · Moon covers part of the Sun.

Visible from the US: Chicago and Los Angeles.

Greatest eclipse in local time

PlaceLocal time
New YorkFri, May 21, 10:19 AM EDT
ChicagoFri, May 21, 9:19 AM CDT
DenverFri, May 21, 8:19 AM MDT
Los AngelesFri, May 21, 7:19 AM PDT
LondonFri, May 21, 3:19 PM GMT+1
SydneySat, May 22, 12:19 AM GMT+10

Where to see it

Seen from major cities
CitySun coveredMaximum (local time)
Chicago2%May 21, 7:57 AM
Los Angeles8%May 21, 5:50 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.

Partial solar eclipse in Gemini: astrology meaning

A solar eclipse is a supercharged New Moon. Astrologers read it as a sudden opening or fresh start around everyday communication, siblings and short trips (Gemini). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Gemini–Sagittarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 0°32′ Gemini or Sagittarius.

It is the New Moon of May 1993.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the partial solar eclipse of May 21, 1993?

The partial solar eclipse peaks at May 21, 1993, 10:19 AM ET (1993-05-21 14:19 UTC) at 0°32′ Gemini.

Where is the May 21, 1993 eclipse visible?

In the US: Chicago and Los Angeles. 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 Chicago and Los Angeles: 2% of the Sun covered in Chicago; 8% of the Sun covered in Los Angeles.

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?

0°32′ Gemini on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun and Moon are together in Gemini.

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 everyday communication, siblings and short trips (Gemini). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Gemini–Sagittarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 0°32′ Gemini or Sagittarius.

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.