Total solar eclipse of December 14, 2020
The total solar eclipse peaks at Dec 14, 2020, 11:13 AM ET (2020-12-14 16:13 UTC) at 23°08′ Sagittarius, with greatest eclipse at 40.4°S, 68.0°W. Totality lasts about 2 min 13 s there.
Past eclipse
Total solar eclipse in ♐︎ Sagittarius · South Node ☋︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path.
Not visible from the US. Seen from São Paulo.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Mon, Dec 14, 11:13 AM EST |
| Chicago | Mon, Dec 14, 10:13 AM CST |
| Denver | Mon, Dec 14, 9:13 AM MST |
| Los Angeles | Mon, Dec 14, 8:13 AM PST |
| London | Mon, Dec 14, 4:13 PM GMT |
| Sydney | Tue, Dec 15, 3:13 AM GMT+11 |
Where to see it
| City | Sun covered | Maximum (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 31% | Dec 14, 2:04 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 (40.4°S, 68.0°W), totality lasts about 2 min 13 s. The total phase is seen only inside a narrow path; outside it the eclipse is partial.
Total solar eclipse in Sagittarius: astrology meaning
A solar eclipse is a supercharged New Moon. Astrologers read it as a sudden opening or fresh start around travel, education and beliefs (Sagittarius). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Sagittarius–Gemini axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 23°08′ Sagittarius or Gemini.
It is the New Moon of December 2020.
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 2020 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total solar eclipse of December 14, 2020?
The total solar eclipse peaks at Dec 14, 2020, 11:13 AM ET (2020-12-14 16:13 UTC) at 23°08′ Sagittarius, with greatest eclipse at 40.4°S, 68.0°W. Totality lasts about 2 min 13 s there.
Where is the December 14, 2020 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: São Paulo. 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 2 min 13 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?
23°08′ Sagittarius on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun and Moon are together in Sagittarius.
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 travel, education and beliefs (Sagittarius). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Sagittarius–Gemini axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 23°08′ Sagittarius or Gemini.
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.