Total solar eclipse of March 9, 2016
The total solar eclipse peaks at Mar 8, 2016, 8:57 PM ET (2016-03-09 01:57 UTC) at 18°56′ Pisces, with greatest eclipse at 10.1°N, 148.8°E. Totality lasts about 4 min 14 s there.
Past eclipse
Total solar eclipse in ♓︎ Pisces · South Node ☋︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path.
Visible from the US: Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Tue, Mar 8, 8:57 PM EST |
| Chicago | Tue, Mar 8, 7:57 PM CST |
| Denver | Tue, Mar 8, 6:57 PM MST |
| Los Angeles | Tue, Mar 8, 5:57 PM PST |
| London | Wed, Mar 9, 1:57 AM GMT |
| Sydney | Wed, Mar 9, 12:57 PM GMT+11 |
Where to see it
| City | Sun covered | Maximum (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 63% | Mar 8, 5:36 PM |
| Tokyo | 15% | Mar 9, 11:08 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 (10.1°N, 148.8°E), totality lasts about 4 min 14 s. The total phase is seen only inside a narrow path; outside it the eclipse is partial.
Total solar eclipse in Pisces: astrology meaning
A solar eclipse is a supercharged New Moon. Astrologers read it as a sudden opening or fresh start around intuition, dreams and endings (Pisces). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Pisces–Virgo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 18°56′ Pisces or Virgo.
It is the New Moon of March 2016.
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 2016 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total solar eclipse of March 9, 2016?
The total solar eclipse peaks at Mar 8, 2016, 8:57 PM ET (2016-03-09 01:57 UTC) at 18°56′ Pisces, with greatest eclipse at 10.1°N, 148.8°E. Totality lasts about 4 min 14 s there.
Where is the March 9, 2016 eclipse visible?
In the US: Honolulu. Elsewhere: Tokyo. 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: 63% of the Sun covered in Honolulu.
How long does it last?
About 4 min 14 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?
18°56′ Pisces on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun and Moon are together in Pisces.
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 intuition, dreams and endings (Pisces). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Pisces–Virgo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 18°56′ Pisces or Virgo.
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.