Total solar eclipse of April 20, 2023
The total solar eclipse peaks at Apr 20, 2023, 12:16 AM ET (2023-04-20 04:16 UTC) at 29°50′ Aries, with greatest eclipse at 9.6°S, 125.8°E. Totality lasts about 1 min 20 s there.
Past eclipse
Total solar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries · North Node ☊︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path.
Not visible from the US. Seen from Sydney.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Thu, Apr 20, 12:16 AM EDT |
| Chicago | Wed, Apr 19, 11:16 PM CDT |
| Denver | Wed, Apr 19, 10:16 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Wed, Apr 19, 9:16 PM PDT |
| London | Thu, Apr 20, 5:16 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Thu, Apr 20, 2:16 PM GMT+10 |
Where to see it
| City | Sun covered | Maximum (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 10% | Apr 20, 2:28 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 (9.6°S, 125.8°E), totality lasts about 1 min 20 s. The total phase is seen only inside a narrow path; outside it the eclipse is partial.
Total solar eclipse in Aries: astrology meaning
A solar eclipse is a supercharged New Moon. Astrologers read it as a sudden opening or fresh start around impulsive decisions, independence and new starts (Aries). It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 29°50′ Aries or Libra.
It is the New Moon of April 2023.
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 2023 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total solar eclipse of April 20, 2023?
The total solar eclipse peaks at Apr 20, 2023, 12:16 AM ET (2023-04-20 04:16 UTC) at 29°50′ Aries, with greatest eclipse at 9.6°S, 125.8°E. Totality lasts about 1 min 20 s there.
Where is the April 20, 2023 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. 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?
No. It is not visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
How long does it last?
About 1 min 20 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?
29°50′ Aries on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun and Moon are together in Aries.
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 impulsive decisions, independence and new starts (Aries). It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 29°50′ Aries or Libra.
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.