Solar Eclipses in Saros Series 23

This page lists all the solar eclipses in saros series 23 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 16.

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).
12 Aug, 1984 BC
max: 00:55 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.98; Saros 23)
A large annular eclipse covered 98% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a path up to 116 km wide; it lasted 1 minute and 15 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
23 Aug, 1966 BC
max: 08:45 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.98; Saros 23)
A large annular eclipse covered 98% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a path up to 98 km wide; it lasted 1 minute and 14 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
2 Sep, 1948 BC
max: 16:45 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.98; Saros 23)
A large annular eclipse covered 98% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a path up to 88 km wide; it lasted 1 minute and 15 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
14 Sep, 1930 BC
max: 00:55 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.98; Saros 23)
A large annular eclipse covered 98% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a path up to 80 km wide; it lasted 1 minute and 14 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
24 Sep, 1912 BC
max: 09:15 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 23)
A large annular eclipse covered 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 73 km wide; it lasted 1 minute and 14 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
5 Oct, 1894 BC
max: 17:42 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 23)
A large annular eclipse covered 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 67 km wide; it lasted 1 minute and 11 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
16 Oct, 1876 BC
max: 02:17 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 23)
A large annular eclipse covered 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 60 km wide; it lasted 1 minute and 7 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
27 Oct, 1858 BC
max: 10:57 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 23)
A large annular eclipse covered 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 51 km wide; it lasted 59 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
6 Nov, 1840 BC
max: 19:42 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 23)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 40 km wide; it lasted 48 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
18 Nov, 1822 BC
max: 04:27 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 23)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 26 km wide; it lasted 33 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
28 Nov, 1804 BC
max: 13:14 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 23)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 10 km wide; it lasted a brief 13 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
9 Dec, 1786 BC
max: 21:59 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 23)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered only a tiny path, just 9 km wide and lasted for a brief 12 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
20 Dec, 1768 BC
max: 06:42 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros 23)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered a narrow path at most 31 km wide and lasted for 41 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
31 Dec, 1750 BC
max: 15:19 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros 23)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 12 seconds by a dramatic hybrid eclipse covering a narrow path at most 54 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
10 Jan, 1731 BC
max: 23:51 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.02; Saros 23)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 46 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a narrow path at most 78 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
22 Jan, 1713 BC
max: 08:16 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.02; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 19 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 102 km wide.
   
1 Feb, 1695 BC
max: 16:34 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 51 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 125 km wide.
   
13 Feb, 1677 BC
max: 00:44 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.04; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 3 minutes and 21 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 146 km wide.
   
23 Feb, 1659 BC
max: 08:47 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.04; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 3 minutes and 48 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 165 km wide.
   
5 Mar, 1641 BC
max: 16:41 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.05; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 4 minutes and 13 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 182 km wide.
   
17 Mar, 1623 BC
max: 00:30 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.05; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 4 minutes and 35 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 197 km wide.
   
27 Mar, 1605 BC
max: 08:11 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.06; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 4 minutes and 56 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 211 km wide.
   
7 Apr, 1587 BC
max: 15:49 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 5 minutes and 16 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 222 km wide.
   
17 Apr, 1569 BC
max: 23:21 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 5 minutes and 35 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 232 km wide.
   
29 Apr, 1551 BC
max: 06:52 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 5 minutes and 54 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 240 km wide at maximum.
   
9 May, 1533 BC
max: 14:20 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.08; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 12 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 246 km wide at maximum.
   
20 May, 1515 BC
max: 21:49 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.08; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 29 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 251 km wide at maximum.
   
31 May, 1497 BC
max: 05:17 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.08; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 44 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 254 km wide at maximum.
   
11 Jun, 1479 BC
max: 12:49 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.08; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 57 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 257 km wide at maximum.
   
21 Jun, 1461 BC
max: 20:23 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.08; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 7 minutes and 4 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 257 km wide at maximum.
   
3 Jul, 1443 BC
max: 04:03 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.08; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 7 minutes and 5 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 257 km wide at maximum.
   
13 Jul, 1425 BC
max: 11:47 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 58 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 256 km wide at maximum.
   
24 Jul, 1407 BC
max: 19:38 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 42 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 252 km wide at maximum.
   
4 Aug, 1389 BC
max: 03:36 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 19 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 247 km wide at maximum.
   
15 Aug, 1371 BC
max: 11:41 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.06; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 5 minutes and 51 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 241 km wide at maximum.
   
25 Aug, 1353 BC
max: 19:55 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.06; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 5 minutes and 20 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 232 km wide.
   
6 Sep, 1335 BC
max: 04:16 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.06; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 4 minutes and 48 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 222 km wide.
   
16 Sep, 1317 BC
max: 12:46 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.05; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 4 minutes and 18 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 211 km wide.
   
27 Sep, 1299 BC
max: 21:22 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.05; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 3 minutes and 50 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 199 km wide.
   
8 Oct, 1281 BC
max: 06:06 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.04; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 3 minutes and 26 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 187 km wide.
   
19 Oct, 1263 BC
max: 14:56 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.04; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 3 minutes and 5 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 175 km wide.
   
29 Oct, 1245 BC
max: 23:50 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.04; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 48 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 165 km wide.
   
10 Nov, 1227 BC
max: 08:46 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.04; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 34 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 156 km wide.
   
20 Nov, 1209 BC
max: 17:45 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 24 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 149 km wide.
   
2 Dec, 1191 BC
max: 02:43 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 17 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 145 km wide.
   
12 Dec, 1173 BC
max: 11:38 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 12 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 142 km wide.
   
23 Dec, 1155 BC
max: 20:29 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 9 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 141 km wide.
   
3 Jan, 1136 BC
max: 05:16 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 8 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 142 km wide.
   
14 Jan, 1118 BC
max: 13:55 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 8 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 145 km wide.
   
24 Jan, 1100 BC
max: 22:27 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 8 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 150 km wide.
   
5 Feb, 1082 BC
max: 06:49 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 8 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 157 km wide.
   
15 Feb, 1064 BC
max: 15:04 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 7 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 165 km wide.
   
26 Feb, 1046 BC
max: 23:07 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 5 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 177 km wide.
   
9 Mar, 1028 BC
max: 07:04 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes exactly at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 194 km wide.
   
20 Mar, 1010 BC
max: 14:50 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 52 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a broad path up to 228 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
30 Mar, 0992 BC
max: 22:27 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 23)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 34 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a very broad path, 357 km wide at maximum. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
11 Apr, 0974 BC
max: 05:57 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.93; Saros 23)
This was a deep partial eclipse, with 93% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center. This provided a significant spectacle for those who saw it.
   
21 Apr, 0956 BC
max: 13:21 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.80; Saros 23)
A moderate partial eclipse, with 80% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, created an interesting spectacle.
   
2 May, 0938 BC
max: 20:38 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.65; Saros 23)
A moderate partial eclipse, with 65% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, created an interesting spectacle.
   
13 May, 0920 BC
max: 03:50 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.51; Saros 23)
A moderate partial eclipse, with 51% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, created an interesting spectacle.
   
24 May, 0902 BC
max: 11:00 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.36; Saros 23)
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.
   
3 Jun, 0884 BC
max: 18:07 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.21; Saros 23)
A small partial eclipse barely darkened the Sun. With just 21% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, this was of limited interest.
   
15 Jun, 0866 BC
max: 01:14 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.06; Saros 23)
With only 6% of the Sun covered at maximum eclipse, this was a very marginal eclipse at best, and rather uninteresting.