Apr 8 – Apr 24: total solar in Aries and penumbral lunar in Scorpio
Oct 3 – Oct 17: annular solar in Libra and partial lunar in Aries
The 2005 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.
Total solar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries — April 8, 2005
19°06′ Aries · North Node ☊︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path
Greatest eclipse: Apr 8, 2005, 4:35 PM ET (2005-04-08 20:35 UTC), at 10.6°S, 119.0°W.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Mexico City
49%
Apr 8, 5:02 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 19°06′ Aries or Libra.
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♏︎ Scorpio — April 24, 2005
4°13′ Scorpio · South Node ☋︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only
Greatest eclipse: Apr 24, 2005, 5:54 AM ET (2005-04-24 09:54 UTC). The penumbral phase lasts 246 minutes; the dimming is subtle and easy to miss.
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Apr 24, 2005, 5:54 AM 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 4°13′ Scorpio or Taurus.
Annular solar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra — October 3, 2005
10°19′ Libra · South Node ☋︎ · a ring of Sun stays visible around the Moon
Greatest eclipse: Oct 3, 2005, 6:31 AM ET (2005-10-03 10:31 UTC), at 12.9°N, 28.7°E.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
London
57%
Oct 3, 10:01 AM
Madrid
90% · annular
Oct 3, 10:57 AM
Cairo
54%
Oct 3, 11:59 AM
Lagos
16%
Oct 3, 10:56 AM
Dubai
19%
Oct 3, 2:58 PM
Mumbai
16%
Oct 3, 5:09 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 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 10°19′ Libra or Aries.
Partial lunar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries — October 17, 2005
24°07′ Aries · North Node ☊︎ · 3% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow
Greatest eclipse: Oct 17, 2005, 8:03 AM ET (2005-10-17 12:03 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 58 minutes.
In the US: Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Oct 17, 2005, 8:03 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 24°07′ 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 2005?
2005 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: Apr 8 (total solar, Aries); Apr 24 (penumbral lunar, Scorpio); Oct 3 (annular solar, Libra); Oct 17 (partial lunar, Aries).
Is there a total solar eclipse in 2005?
Yes: April 8, 2005, greatest at 10.6°S, 119.0°W.
Can you see the 2005 eclipses from the United States?
2 of them: the penumbral lunar eclipse on Apr 24 (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu); the partial lunar eclipse on Oct 17 (Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu).
What zodiac signs are the 2005 eclipses in?
Aries (Apr 8), Scorpio (Apr 24), Libra (Oct 3) and Aries (Oct 17). 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.