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Partial solar eclipse of January 6, 2019

The partial solar eclipse peaks at Jan 5, 2019, 8:41 PM ET (2019-01-06 01:41 UTC) at 15°26′ Capricorn.

Past eclipse

Partial solar eclipse in ♑︎ Capricorn · South Node ☋︎ · Moon covers part of the Sun.

Not visible from the US. Seen from Beijing and Tokyo.

Greatest eclipse in local time

PlaceLocal time
New YorkSat, Jan 5, 8:41 PM EST
ChicagoSat, Jan 5, 7:41 PM CST
DenverSat, Jan 5, 6:41 PM MST
Los AngelesSat, Jan 5, 5:41 PM PST
LondonSun, Jan 6, 1:41 AM GMT
SydneySun, Jan 6, 12:41 PM GMT+11

Where to see it

Seen from major cities
CitySun coveredMaximum (local time)
Beijing20%Jan 6, 8:34 AM
Tokyo30%Jan 6, 10:05 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.

Partial solar eclipse in Capricorn: astrology meaning

A solar eclipse is a supercharged New Moon. Astrologers read it as a sudden opening or fresh start around career, authority and long-term plans (Capricorn). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Capricorn–Cancer axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 15°26′ Capricorn or Cancer.

It is the New Moon of January 2019.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the partial solar eclipse of January 6, 2019?

The partial solar eclipse peaks at Jan 5, 2019, 8:41 PM ET (2019-01-06 01:41 UTC) at 15°26′ Capricorn.

Where is the January 6, 2019 eclipse visible?

Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: Beijing and 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?

No. It is not visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.

How long does it last?

The partial eclipse lasts one to two hours at any one place; how much of the Sun is covered depends on where you are.

What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?

15°26′ Capricorn on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun and Moon are together in Capricorn.

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 career, authority and long-term plans (Capricorn). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Capricorn–Cancer axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 15°26′ Capricorn or Cancer.

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.