Solar Eclipses in Saros Series 2

This page lists all the solar eclipses in saros series 2 which are in our database. Note that the beginning of this series is not included in our database, so the list below only covers the latter part of the series.

This series is partnered with lunar Saros series -5.

Note that eclipse dates are specified relative to UT. You have not selected a timezone for eclipse timings, so all times are shown in UT (essentially GMT).
4 Oct, 1997 BC
max: 10:30 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 2)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 4 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 101 km wide.
   
15 Oct, 1979 BC
max: 19:17 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.02; Saros 2)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 47 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a path up to 84 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
26 Oct, 1961 BC
max: 04:07 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.02; Saros 2)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 31 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a narrow path at most 70 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
6 Nov, 1943 BC
max: 12:59 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros 2)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 17 seconds by a dramatic hybrid eclipse covering a narrow path at most 57 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
16 Nov, 1925 BC
max: 21:51 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros 2)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 6 seconds by a dramatic hybrid eclipse covering a narrow path at most 47 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
28 Nov, 1907 BC
max: 06:42 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros 2)
The Sun was darkened for 56 seconds by a dramatic hybrid eclipse covering a narrow path at most 38 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
8 Dec, 1889 BC
max: 15:30 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros 2)
The Sun was darkened for 48 seconds by a dramatic hybrid eclipse covering a narrow path at most 32 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
20 Dec, 1871 BC
max: 00:13 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros 2)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered a narrow path at most 27 km wide and lasted for 42 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
30 Dec, 1853 BC
max: 08:50 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros 2)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered a narrow path at most 24 km wide and lasted for 38 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
10 Jan, 1834 BC
max: 17:19 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros 2)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered a narrow path at most 22 km wide and lasted for 34 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
21 Jan, 1816 BC
max: 01:40 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 2)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered a narrow path at most 21 km wide and lasted for 31 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
1 Feb, 1798 BC
max: 09:51 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 2)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered a narrow path at most 19 km wide and lasted for just 28 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
11 Feb, 1780 BC
max: 17:52 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 2)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered a narrow path at most 17 km wide and lasted for just 24 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
23 Feb, 1762 BC
max: 01:42 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 2)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered a narrow path at most 14 km wide and lasted for just 17 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
5 Mar, 1744 BC
max: 09:23 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 2)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered only a tiny path, just 8 km wide and lasted for a brief 9 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
16 Mar, 1726 BC
max: 16:55 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 2)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in only a tiny path, just 2 km wide; however, it was fleeting, lasting a very brief 1 second at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
27 Mar, 1708 BC
max: 00:16 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 2)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 22 km wide; it lasted a brief 14 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
7 Apr, 1690 BC
max: 07:30 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 2)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a path up to 80 km wide; it lasted 30 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
17 Apr, 1672 BC
max: 14:35 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.94; Saros 2)
This was a deep partial eclipse, with 94% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center. This provided a significant spectacle for those who saw it.
   
28 Apr, 1654 BC
max: 21:35 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.80; Saros 2)
A moderate partial eclipse, with 80% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, created an interesting spectacle.
   
9 May, 1636 BC
max: 04:29 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.65; Saros 2)
A moderate partial eclipse, with 65% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, created an interesting spectacle.
   
20 May, 1618 BC
max: 11:20 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.50; Saros 2)
A small partial eclipse barely darkened the Sun. With just 50% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, this was of limited interest.
   
30 May, 1600 BC
max: 18:10 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.35; Saros 2)
A small partial eclipse barely darkened the Sun. With just 35% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, this was of limited interest.
   
11 Jun, 1582 BC
max: 00:59 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.20; Saros 2)
A small partial eclipse barely darkened the Sun. With just 20% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, this was of limited interest.
   
21 Jun, 1564 BC
max: 07:50 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.06; Saros 2)
With only 6% of the Sun covered at maximum eclipse, this was a very marginal eclipse at best, and rather uninteresting.