Solar Eclipses in Saros Series 5

This page lists all the solar eclipses in saros series 5 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 -2.

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).
11 Jun, 2000 BC
max: 14:20 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 5)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 37 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 247 km wide at maximum.
   
22 Jun, 1982 BC
max: 21:55 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 5)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 28 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 240 km wide at maximum.
   
3 Jul, 1964 BC
max: 05:33 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.06; Saros 5)
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 broad path up to 231 km wide.
   
14 Jul, 1946 BC
max: 13:17 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.06; Saros 5)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 5 minutes and 48 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 221 km wide.
   
24 Jul, 1928 BC
max: 21:06 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.05; Saros 5)
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 208 km wide.
   
5 Aug, 1910 BC
max: 05:03 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.05; Saros 5)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 4 minutes and 38 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 193 km wide.
   
15 Aug, 1892 BC
max: 13:06 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.04; Saros 5)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 3 minutes and 57 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 175 km wide.
   
26 Aug, 1874 BC
max: 21:17 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 5)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 3 minutes and 15 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 154 km wide.
   
6 Sep, 1856 BC
max: 05:36 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 5)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 35 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a path up to 132 km wide.
   
17 Sep, 1838 BC
max: 14:01 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.02; Saros 5)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 58 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a path up to 108 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
27 Sep, 1820 BC
max: 22:34 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.02; Saros 5)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 26 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a path up to 84 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
9 Oct, 1802 BC
max: 07:13 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros 5)
The Sun was darkened for 58 seconds by a dramatic hybrid eclipse covering a narrow path at most 60 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
19 Oct, 1784 BC
max: 15:57 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros 5)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered a narrow path at most 38 km wide and lasted for 35 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
31 Oct, 1766 BC
max: 00:44 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 5)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered a narrow path at most 18 km wide and lasted for just 16 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
10 Nov, 1748 BC
max: 09:32 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 5)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered only an extremely narrow strip and lasted for just moments at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
21 Nov, 1730 BC
max: 18:21 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 5)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 14 km wide; it lasted a brief 12 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
2 Dec, 1712 BC
max: 03:08 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 5)
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 just 21 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
13 Dec, 1694 BC
max: 11:51 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 5)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 36 km wide; it lasted just 28 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
23 Dec, 1676 BC
max: 20:29 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 5)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 43 km wide; it lasted 34 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
4 Jan, 1657 BC
max: 05:00 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 5)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 50 km wide; it lasted 37 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
14 Jan, 1639 BC
max: 13:22 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 5)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 56 km wide; it lasted 41 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
25 Jan, 1621 BC
max: 21:36 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 5)
A large annular eclipse covered 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 64 km wide; it lasted 43 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
5 Feb, 1603 BC
max: 05:39 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 5)
A large annular eclipse covered 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 76 km wide; it lasted 47 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
16 Feb, 1585 BC
max: 13:33 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 5)
A large annular eclipse covered 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a path up to 97 km wide; it lasted 51 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
26 Feb, 1567 BC
max: 21:15 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 5)
A large annular eclipse covered 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a path up to 145 km wide; it lasted 57 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
9 Mar, 1549 BC
max: 04:48 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.98; Saros 5)
A large annular eclipse covered 98% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 462 km wide at maximum; it lasted 1 minute and 8 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
20 Mar, 1531 BC
max: 12:11 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.89; Saros 5)
This was a deep partial eclipse, with 89% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center. This provided a significant spectacle for those who saw it.
   
30 Mar, 1513 BC
max: 19:24 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.77; Saros 5)
A moderate partial eclipse, with 77% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, created an interesting spectacle.
   
11 Apr, 1495 BC
max: 02:30 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.64; Saros 5)
A moderate partial eclipse, with 64% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, created an interesting spectacle.
   
21 Apr, 1477 BC
max: 09:28 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.49; Saros 5)
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.
   
2 May, 1459 BC
max: 16:21 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.35; Saros 5)
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.
   
12 May, 1441 BC
max: 23:08 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.20; Saros 5)
With only 20% of the Sun covered at maximum eclipse, this was a very marginal eclipse at best, and rather uninteresting.
   
24 May, 1423 BC
max: 05:54 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.04; Saros 5)
With only 4% of the Sun covered at maximum eclipse, this was a very marginal eclipse at best, and rather uninteresting.