2003 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: May 15 (total lunar, Scorpio); May 31 (annular solar, Gemini); Nov 8 (total lunar, Taurus); Nov 23 (total solar, Sagittarius).
May 15 – May 31: total lunar in Scorpio and annular solar in Gemini
Nov 8 – Nov 23: total lunar in Taurus and total solar in Sagittarius
The 2003 eclipses fall on the Taurus–Scorpio and Gemini–Sagittarius axises. 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 15, 2003
24°55′ Scorpio · South Node ☋︎ · 53 min of totality
Greatest eclipse: May 15, 2003, 11:40 PM ET (2003-05-16 03:40 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 195 minutes, including 53 minutes of totality.
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, May 15, 2003, 11:40 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 24°55′ Scorpio or Taurus.
Annular solar eclipse in ♊︎ Gemini — May 31, 2003
9°19′ Gemini · North Node ☊︎ · a ring of Sun stays visible around the Moon
Greatest eclipse: May 31, 2003, 12:08 AM ET (2003-05-31 04:08 UTC), at 66.5°N, 24.6°W.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Dubai
15%
May 31, 6:27 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 everyday communication, siblings and short trips (Gemini). It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Gemini–Sagittarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 9°19′ Gemini or Sagittarius.
Total lunar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus — November 8, 2003
16°15′ Taurus · North Node ☊︎ · 25 min of totality
Greatest eclipse: Nov 8, 2003, 8:18 PM ET (2003-11-09 01:18 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 212 minutes, including 25 minutes of totality.
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos and Dubai. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Nov 8, 2003, 8:18 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 16°15′ Taurus or Scorpio.
Total solar eclipse in ♐︎ Sagittarius — November 23, 2003
1°14′ Sagittarius · South Node ☋︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path
Greatest eclipse: Nov 23, 2003, 5:49 PM ET (2003-11-23 22:49 UTC), at 72.7°S, 88.4°E.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Sydney
15%
Nov 24, 8:42 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 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 1°14′ Sagittarius or Gemini.
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 2003?
2003 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: May 15 (total lunar, Scorpio); May 31 (annular solar, Gemini); Nov 8 (total lunar, Taurus); Nov 23 (total solar, Sagittarius).
Is there a total solar eclipse in 2003?
Yes: November 23, 2003, greatest at 72.7°S, 88.4°E.
Can you see the 2003 eclipses from the United States?
2 of them: the total lunar eclipse on May 15 (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles); the total lunar eclipse on Nov 8 (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles).
What zodiac signs are the 2003 eclipses in?
Scorpio (May 15), Gemini (May 31), Taurus (Nov 8) and Sagittarius (Nov 23). They fall on the Taurus–Scorpio and Gemini–Sagittarius 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.