Apr 5 – Apr 19: penumbral lunar in Libra and total solar in Taurus
Sep 29 – Oct 13: partial lunar in Aries and annular solar in Libra
The 2042 eclipses fall on the Aries–Libra and Taurus–Scorpio axises. Eclipses stay on one pair of opposite signs for about a year and a half before moving back one sign.
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra — April 5, 2042
16°02′ Libra · South Node ☋︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only
Greatest eclipse: Apr 5, 2042, 10:28 AM ET (2042-04-05 14:28 UTC). The penumbral phase lasts 269 minutes; the dimming is subtle and easy to miss.
In the US: Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Apr 5, 2042, 10:28 AM ET.)
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around partnerships, agreements and fairness (Libra), with the Sun opposite in Aries. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Libra–Aries axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 16°02′ Libra or Aries.
Total solar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus — April 19, 2042
0°09′ Taurus · North Node ☊︎ · Moon covers the whole Sun along a narrow path
Greatest eclipse: Apr 19, 2042, 10:16 PM ET (2042-04-20 02:16 UTC), at 26.9°N, 137.3°E.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Honolulu
14%
Apr 19, 5:59 PM
Mumbai
14%
Apr 20, 6:36 AM
Beijing
28%
Apr 20, 10:09 AM
Tokyo
86%
Apr 20, 11:34 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.
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 North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 0°09′ Taurus or Scorpio.
Partial lunar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries — September 29, 2042
6°32′ Aries · North Node ☊︎ · 0% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow
Greatest eclipse: Sep 29, 2042, 6:44 AM ET (2042-09-29 10:44 UTC). The umbral (visibly dark) phase lasts 10 minutes.
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Sep 29, 2042, 6:44 AM ET.)
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around impulsive decisions, independence and new starts (Aries), with the Sun opposite in Libra. 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 6°32′ Aries or Libra.
Annular solar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra — October 13, 2042
20°52′ Libra · South Node ☋︎ · a ring of Sun stays visible around the Moon
Greatest eclipse: Oct 13, 2042, 9:59 PM ET (2042-10-14 01:59 UTC), at 23.8°S, 137.8°E.
Seen from major cities
City
Sun covered
Maximum (local time)
Sydney
85%
Oct 14, 1:47 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.
A solar eclipse is a supercharged New Moon. Astrologers read it as a sudden opening or fresh start around partnerships, agreements and fairness (Libra). It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Libra–Aries axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 20°52′ Libra or Aries.
Peak times are greatest eclipse, computed with Astronomy Engine and rounded to the minute. Local times are for each city’s own time zone. All eclipses 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When are the eclipses in 2042?
2042 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar: Apr 5 (penumbral lunar, Libra); Apr 19 (total solar, Taurus); Sep 29 (partial lunar, Aries); Oct 13 (annular solar, Libra).
Is there a total solar eclipse in 2042?
Yes: April 19, 2042, greatest at 26.9°N, 137.3°E.
Can you see the 2042 eclipses from the United States?
3 of them: the penumbral lunar eclipse on Apr 5 (Honolulu); the total solar eclipse on Apr 19 (Honolulu); the partial lunar eclipse on Sep 29 (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu).
What zodiac signs are the 2042 eclipses in?
Libra (Apr 5), Taurus (Apr 19), Aries (Sep 29) and Libra (Oct 13). They fall on the Aries–Libra and Taurus–Scorpio axises.
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.