Total solar eclipse of March 29, 2006
The total solar eclipse peaks at Mar 29, 2006, 5:11 AM ET (2006-03-29 10:11 UTC) at 8°35′ Aries, with greatest eclipse at 23.2°N, 16.7°E. Totality lasts about 4 min 10 s there.
Past eclipse
Total solar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries · North Node ☊︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path.
Not visible from the US. Seen from London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos and Dubai.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Wed, Mar 29, 5:11 AM EST |
| Chicago | Wed, Mar 29, 4:11 AM CST |
| Denver | Wed, Mar 29, 3:11 AM MST |
| Los Angeles | Wed, Mar 29, 2:11 AM PST |
| London | Wed, Mar 29, 11:11 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Wed, Mar 29, 9:11 PM GMT+11 |
Where to see it
| City | Sun covered | Maximum (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| London | 17% | Mar 29, 11:33 AM |
| Madrid | 25% | Mar 29, 12:12 PM |
| Cairo | 84% | Mar 29, 12:47 PM |
| Lagos | 97% | Mar 29, 10:17 AM |
| Dubai | 22% | Mar 29, 3:22 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.
At the point of greatest eclipse (23.2°N, 16.7°E), totality lasts about 4 min 10 s. The total phase is seen only inside a narrow path; outside it the eclipse is partial.
Total solar eclipse in Aries: astrology meaning
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 8°35′ Aries or Libra.
It is the New Moon of March 2006.
Greatest-eclipse time and place, local circumstances and central duration are computed with Astronomy Engine and rounded to the minute (durations to the second). Published values can differ by a few seconds. All 2006 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total solar eclipse of March 29, 2006?
The total solar eclipse peaks at Mar 29, 2006, 5:11 AM ET (2006-03-29 10:11 UTC) at 8°35′ Aries, with greatest eclipse at 23.2°N, 16.7°E. Totality lasts about 4 min 10 s there.
Where is the March 29, 2006 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos and Dubai. 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?
No. It is not visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
How long does it last?
About 4 min 10 s of totality at the point of greatest eclipse; shorter elsewhere along the path. The partial phases before and after last more than an hour at any one place.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
8°35′ Aries on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun and Moon are together in Aries.
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 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 8°35′ Aries or Libra.
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.