2013 has 5 eclipses — 2 solar and 3 lunar: Apr 25 (partial lunar, Scorpio); May 9 (annular solar, Taurus); May 25 (penumbral lunar, Sagittarius); Oct 18 (penumbral lunar, Aries); Nov 3 (total solar, Scorpio).
Apr 25 – May 25: partial lunar in Scorpio, annular solar in Taurus and penumbral lunar in Sagittarius
Oct 18 – Nov 3: penumbral lunar in Aries and total solar in Scorpio
The 2013 eclipses fall on the Taurus–Scorpio, Gemini–Sagittarius and Aries–Libra 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 ♏︎ Scorpio — April 25, 2013
5°52′ Scorpio · North Node ☊︎ · 0% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow
Greatest eclipse: Apr 25, 2013, 4:07 PM ET (2013-04-25 20:07 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 31 minutes.
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, Apr 25, 2013, 4:07 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 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 5°52′ Scorpio or Taurus.
Annular solar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus — May 9, 2013
19°31′ Taurus · South Node ☋︎ · a ring of Sun stays visible around the Moon
Greatest eclipse: May 9, 2013, 8:25 PM ET (2013-05-10 00:25 UTC), at 2.2°N, 175.5°E.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Honolulu
32%
May 9, 3:47 PM
Sydney
27%
May 10, 8:57 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 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 19°31′ Taurus or Scorpio.
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♐︎ Sagittarius — May 25, 2013
3°59′ Sagittarius · North Node ☊︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only
Greatest eclipse: May 25, 2013, 12:10 AM ET (2013-05-25 04:10 UTC). The penumbral phase lasts 38 minutes; the dimming is subtle and easy to miss.
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, Madrid and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, May 25, 2013, 12:10 AM ET.)
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around travel, education and beliefs (Sagittarius), with the Sun opposite in Gemini. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Sagittarius–Gemini axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 3°59′ Sagittarius or Gemini.
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries — October 18, 2013
25°52′ Aries · South Node ☋︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only
Greatest eclipse: Oct 18, 2013, 7:50 PM ET (2013-10-18 23:50 UTC). The penumbral phase lasts 240 minutes; the dimming is subtle and easy to miss.
In the US: New York and Chicago. Elsewhere: São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai and Mumbai. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Oct 18, 2013, 7:50 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 25°52′ Aries or Libra.
Total solar eclipse in ♏︎ Scorpio — November 3, 2013
11°16′ Scorpio · North Node ☊︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path
Greatest eclipse: Nov 3, 2013, 7:46 AM ET (2013-11-03 12:46 UTC), at 3.5°N, 11.7°W.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Madrid
3%
Nov 3, 1:35 PM
Cairo
15%
Nov 3, 3:58 PM
Lagos
76%
Nov 3, 2:30 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 11°16′ 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 2013?
2013 has 5 eclipses — 2 solar and 3 lunar: Apr 25 (partial lunar, Scorpio); May 9 (annular solar, Taurus); May 25 (penumbral lunar, Sagittarius); Oct 18 (penumbral lunar, Aries); Nov 3 (total solar, Scorpio).
Is there a total solar eclipse in 2013?
Yes: November 3, 2013, greatest at 3.5°N, 11.7°W.
Can you see the 2013 eclipses from the United States?
3 of them: the annular solar eclipse on May 9 (Honolulu); the penumbral lunar eclipse on May 25 (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles); the penumbral lunar eclipse on Oct 18 (New York, Chicago).
What zodiac signs are the 2013 eclipses in?
Scorpio (Apr 25), Taurus (May 9), Sagittarius (May 25), Aries (Oct 18) and Scorpio (Nov 3). They fall on the Taurus–Scorpio, Gemini–Sagittarius and Aries–Libra 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.