Apr 15 – Apr 29: partial lunar in Libra and annular solar in Taurus
Oct 8 – Oct 24: penumbral lunar in Aries and total solar in Scorpio
The 1995 eclipses fall on the Aries–Libra and Taurus–Scorpio axises. Eclipses stay on one pair of opposite signs for about a year and a half before moving back one sign.
Partial lunar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra — April 15, 1995
25°10′ Libra · North Node ☊︎ · 6% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow
Greatest eclipse: Apr 15, 1995, 8:18 AM ET (1995-04-15 12:18 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 75 minutes.
In the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Apr 15, 1995, 8:18 AM 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 North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Libra–Aries axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 25°10′ Libra or Aries.
Annular solar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus — April 29, 1995
8°56′ Taurus · South Node ☋︎ · a ring of Sun stays visible around the Moon
Greatest eclipse: Apr 29, 1995, 1:32 PM ET (1995-04-29 17:32 UTC), at 4.9°S, 79.4°W.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Mexico City
2%
Apr 29, 11:12 AM
São Paulo
28%
Apr 29, 3:47 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 money, possessions and comfort (Taurus). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 8°56′ Taurus or Scorpio.
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries — October 8, 1995
15°00′ Aries · South Node ☋︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only
Greatest eclipse: Oct 8, 1995, 12:04 PM ET (1995-10-08 16:04 UTC). The penumbral phase lasts 249 minutes; the dimming is subtle and easy to miss.
In the US: Honolulu. Elsewhere: Cairo, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Oct 8, 1995, 12:04 PM 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 South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 15°00′ Aries or Libra.
Total solar eclipse in ♏︎ Scorpio — October 24, 1995
0°17′ Scorpio · North Node ☊︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path
Greatest eclipse: Oct 24, 1995, 12:32 AM ET (1995-10-24 04:32 UTC), at 8.4°N, 113.2°E.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Dubai
67%
Oct 24, 6:50 AM
Mumbai
65%
Oct 24, 8:31 AM
Beijing
14%
Oct 24, 12:08 PM
Tokyo
8%
Oct 24, 2:05 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 shared money, secrets and emotional depth (Scorpio). It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Scorpio–Taurus axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 0°17′ 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 1995?
1995 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: Apr 15 (partial lunar, Libra); Apr 29 (annular solar, Taurus); Oct 8 (penumbral lunar, Aries); Oct 24 (total solar, Scorpio).
Is there a total solar eclipse in 1995?
Yes: October 24, 1995, greatest at 8.4°N, 113.2°E.
Can you see the 1995 eclipses from the United States?
2 of them: the partial lunar eclipse on Apr 15 (Los Angeles, Honolulu); the penumbral lunar eclipse on Oct 8 (Honolulu).
What zodiac signs are the 1995 eclipses in?
Libra (Apr 15), Taurus (Apr 29), Aries (Oct 8) and Scorpio (Oct 24). They fall on the Aries–Libra and Taurus–Scorpio 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.