2004 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: Apr 19 (partial solar, Aries); May 4 (total lunar, Scorpio); Oct 13 (partial solar, Libra); Oct 27 (total lunar, Taurus).
Apr 19 – May 4: partial solar in Aries and total lunar in Scorpio
Oct 13 – Oct 27: partial solar in Libra and total lunar in Taurus
The 2004 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 solar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries — April 19, 2004
29°50′ Aries · North Node ☊︎ · Moon covers part of the Sun
Greatest eclipse: Apr 19, 2004, 9:34 AM ET (2004-04-19 13:34 UTC).
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 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 29°50′ Aries or Libra.
Total lunar eclipse in ♏︎ Scorpio — May 4, 2004
14°40′ Scorpio · South Node ☋︎ · 76 min of totality
Greatest eclipse: May 4, 2004, 4:30 PM ET (2004-05-04 20:30 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 204 minutes, including 76 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, 2004, 4:30 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°40′ Scorpio or Taurus.
Partial solar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra — October 13, 2004
21°06′ Libra · South Node ☋︎ · Moon covers part of the Sun
Greatest eclipse: Oct 13, 2004, 10:59 PM ET (2004-10-14 02:59 UTC).
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Tokyo
13%
Oct 14, 11:40 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 partnerships, agreements and fairness (Libra). 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 21°06′ Libra or Aries.
Total lunar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus — October 27, 2004
5°01′ Taurus · North Node ☊︎ · 81 min of totality
Greatest eclipse: Oct 27, 2004, 11:04 PM ET (2004-10-28 03:04 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 219 minutes, including 81 minutes of totality.
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Oct 27, 2004, 11:04 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°01′ Taurus or Scorpio.
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 2004?
2004 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: Apr 19 (partial solar, Aries); May 4 (total lunar, Scorpio); Oct 13 (partial solar, Libra); Oct 27 (total lunar, Taurus).
Is there a total solar eclipse in 2004?
No. The solar eclipses of 2004 are partial (Apr 19) and partial (Oct 13).
Can you see the 2004 eclipses from the United States?
1 of them: the total lunar eclipse on Oct 27 (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles).
What zodiac signs are the 2004 eclipses in?
Aries (Apr 19), Scorpio (May 4), Libra (Oct 13) and Taurus (Oct 27). 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.