Solar Eclipses in Saros Series -1

This page lists all the solar eclipses in saros series -1 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 -8.

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).
28 Jan, 1993 BC
max: 13:42 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.02; Saros -1)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 30 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a narrow path at most 67 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
7 Feb, 1975 BC
max: 21:50 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.02; Saros -1)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 28 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a narrow path at most 68 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
19 Feb, 1957 BC
max: 05:48 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.02; Saros -1)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 25 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a narrow path at most 68 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
1 Mar, 1939 BC
max: 13:35 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.02; Saros -1)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 21 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a narrow path at most 67 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
11 Mar, 1921 BC
max: 21:14 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.02; Saros -1)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 16 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a narrow path at most 65 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
23 Mar, 1903 BC
max: 04:42 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros -1)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 7 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a narrow path at most 61 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
2 Apr, 1885 BC
max: 12:03 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros -1)
The Sun was darkened for 56 seconds by a dramatic hybrid eclipse covering a narrow path at most 56 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
13 Apr, 1867 BC
max: 19:16 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros -1)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered a narrow path at most 45 km wide and lasted for 41 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
24 Apr, 1849 BC
max: 02:23 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros -1)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered a narrow path at most 28 km wide and lasted for just 20 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
5 May, 1831 BC
max: 09:24 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros -1)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 17 km wide; it lasted a brief 8 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
15 May, 1813 BC
max: 16:23 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.94; Saros -1)
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.
   
26 May, 1795 BC
max: 23:19 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.79; Saros -1)
A moderate partial eclipse, with 79% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, created an interesting spectacle.
   
6 Jun, 1777 BC
max: 06:15 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.64; Saros -1)
A moderate partial eclipse, with 64% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, created an interesting spectacle.
   
17 Jun, 1759 BC
max: 13:11 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.49; Saros -1)
A small partial eclipse barely darkened the Sun. With just 49% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, this was of limited interest.
   
27 Jun, 1741 BC
max: 20:10 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.36; Saros -1)
A small partial eclipse barely darkened the Sun. With just 36% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, this was of limited interest.
   
9 Jul, 1723 BC
max: 03:13 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.23; Saros -1)
A small partial eclipse barely darkened the Sun. With just 23% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, this was of limited interest.
   
19 Jul, 1705 BC
max: 10:20 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.11; Saros -1)
With only 11% of the Sun covered at maximum eclipse, this was a very marginal eclipse at best, and rather uninteresting.
   
30 Jul, 1687 BC
max: 17:34 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.01; Saros -1)
With only 1% of the Sun covered at maximum eclipse, this was a very marginal eclipse at best, and rather uninteresting.