Annular solar eclipse of May 10, 2013
The annular solar eclipse peaks at May 9, 2013, 8:25 PM ET (2013-05-10 00:25 UTC) at 19°31′ Taurus, with greatest eclipse at 2.2°N, 175.5°E. Annularity (the “ring of fire”) lasts about 5 min 56 s there.
Past eclipse
Annular solar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus · South Node ☋︎ · a ring of Sun stays visible around the Moon.
Visible from the US: Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Thu, May 9, 8:25 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Thu, May 9, 7:25 PM CDT |
| Denver | Thu, May 9, 6:25 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Thu, May 9, 5:25 PM PDT |
| London | Fri, May 10, 1:25 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Fri, May 10, 10:25 AM GMT+10 |
Where to see it
| 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.
At the point of greatest eclipse (2.2°N, 175.5°E), annularity (the “ring of fire”) lasts about 5 min 56 s. The annular phase is seen only inside a narrow path; outside it the eclipse is partial.
Annular solar eclipse in Taurus: astrology meaning
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.
It is the New Moon of May 2013.
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 2013 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the annular solar eclipse of May 10, 2013?
The annular solar eclipse peaks at May 9, 2013, 8:25 PM ET (2013-05-10 00:25 UTC) at 19°31′ Taurus, with greatest eclipse at 2.2°N, 175.5°E. Annularity (the “ring of fire”) lasts about 5 min 56 s there.
Where is the May 10, 2013 eclipse visible?
In the US: Honolulu. Elsewhere: Sydney. 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?
Yes, from Honolulu: 32% of the Sun covered in Honolulu.
How long does it last?
About 5 min 56 s of annularity (the “ring of fire”) 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?
19°31′ Taurus on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun and Moon are together in Taurus.
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 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.
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.