Eclipse Calendar
Eclipses 1989
Every solar and lunar eclipse of 1989, with its peak time, type and zodiac sign.
Quick Answer
There are 4 eclipses in 1989: 2 solar and 2 lunar. Total Lunar Eclipse on February 20 in Virgo; Partial Solar Eclipse on March 7 in Pisces; Total Lunar Eclipse on August 17 in Aquarius; Partial Solar Eclipse on August 31 in Virgo. They fall on the Virgo-Pisces and Leo-Aquarius axes. Times are global peak times in UTC.
Eclipse Dates 1989
Global peak times, switched to your time zone in the browser. Visibility depends on location.
| Peak | Eclipse | Position | Node Axis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lunar Eclipse | 2°00' Virgo | Pisces-Virgo | |
| Partial Solar Eclipse | 17°09' Pisces | Pisces-Virgo | |
| Total Lunar Eclipse | 24°12' Aquarius | Aquarius-Leo | |
| Partial Solar Eclipse | 7°47' Virgo | Aquarius-Leo |
Eclipse Seasons 1989
Eclipses arrive in pairs or triples about six months apart, whenever New and Full Moons line up with the lunar nodes.
- Season 1 to , 2 eclipses
- Season 2 to , 2 eclipses
After 1989
The first eclipse after 1989 is the Annular Solar Eclipse in Aquarius on . See Eclipses 1990 and the North Node today.
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Questions About the 1989 Eclipses
When Are the Eclipses in 1989?
There are 4 eclipses in 1989: 2 solar and 2 lunar. Total Lunar Eclipse on February 20 in Virgo; Partial Solar Eclipse on March 7 in Pisces; Total Lunar Eclipse on August 17 in Aquarius; Partial Solar Eclipse on August 31 in Virgo. They fall on the Virgo-Pisces and Leo-Aquarius axes. Times are global peak times in UTC.
When Are the Solar Eclipses in 1989?
Partial Solar Eclipse on March 7, 1989 at 1:07 PM ET (18:07 UTC), in Pisces; Partial Solar Eclipse on August 31, 1989 at 1:30 AM ET (05:30 UTC), in Virgo.
When Are the Lunar Eclipses in 1989?
Total Lunar Eclipse on February 20, 1989 at 10:35 AM ET (15:35 UTC), in Virgo; Total Lunar Eclipse on August 16, 1989 at 11:08 PM ET (03:08 UTC on August 17), in Aquarius.
What Signs Are the Eclipses in During 1989?
The 1989 eclipses fall on the Virgo-Pisces, Leo-Aquarius axes, following the lunar nodes. Eclipses happen only when a New or Full Moon is close to the North or South Node.
Where Will the Eclipse Be Visible?
Times on this page are the global peak of each eclipse. Whether you can see it depends on your location: a solar eclipse is visible only along its path, while a lunar eclipse is visible from the whole night side of Earth.
What Do Eclipses Mean in Astrology?
Astrologers treat eclipses as amplified New and Full Moons that mark turning points, especially for the houses in your birth chart that hold the eclipse signs. Solar eclipses are read as beginnings and lunar eclipses as culminations.
Why Do Some Sites List a Different Eclipse Date?
Most astrology sites print a single date without a time zone. An ingress at 10:49 PM in New York is already the next day in London and Sydney, so two correct sources can disagree by a day. Selfgazer gives every time in both US Eastern time and UTC, and the tables switch to your own time zone in the browser.
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