Solar Eclipses in Saros Series 8

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

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 Feb, 1985 BC
max: 07:03 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 8)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 5 minutes and 53 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 229 km wide.
   
10 Mar, 1967 BC
max: 15:01 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 8)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 14 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 236 km wide.
   
20 Mar, 1949 BC
max: 22:52 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 8)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 31 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 242 km wide at maximum.
   
1 Apr, 1931 BC
max: 06:36 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.08; Saros 8)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 43 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 246 km wide at maximum.
   
11 Apr, 1913 BC
max: 14:14 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.08; Saros 8)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 48 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 249 km wide at maximum.
   
22 Apr, 1895 BC
max: 21:48 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.08; Saros 8)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 45 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 251 km wide at maximum.
   
3 May, 1877 BC
max: 05:18 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.08; Saros 8)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 34 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 251 km wide at maximum.
   
14 May, 1859 BC
max: 12:47 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 8)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 6 minutes and 15 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 251 km wide at maximum.
   
24 May, 1841 BC
max: 20:13 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 8)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 5 minutes and 50 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 249 km wide at maximum.
   
5 Jun, 1823 BC
max: 03:41 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.07; Saros 8)
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 very broad path, 246 km wide at maximum.
   
15 Jun, 1805 BC
max: 11:10 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.06; Saros 8)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 4 minutes and 47 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 242 km wide at maximum.
   
26 Jun, 1787 BC
max: 18:44 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.06; Saros 8)
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 235 km wide.
   
7 Jul, 1769 BC
max: 02:20 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.05; Saros 8)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 3 minutes and 39 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 227 km wide.
   
18 Jul, 1751 BC
max: 10:02 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.05; Saros 8)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 3 minutes and 7 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 216 km wide.
   
28 Jul, 1733 BC
max: 17:49 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.04; Saros 8)
A dramatic total eclipse plunged the Sun into darkness for 2 minutes and 36 seconds at maximum, creating an amazing spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 202 km wide.
   
9 Aug, 1715 BC
max: 01:44 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 8)
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 184 km wide.
   
19 Aug, 1697 BC
max: 09:45 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.03; Saros 8)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 39 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a broad path up to 161 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
30 Aug, 1679 BC
max: 17:55 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.02; Saros 8)
The Sun was darkened for 1 minute and 13 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a path up to 132 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
10 Sep, 1661 BC
max: 02:11 UT
Total Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros 8)
The Sun was darkened for 47 seconds by a dramatic total eclipse covering a path up to 95 km wide. This was a sight worth seeing.
   
21 Sep, 1643 BC
max: 10:34 UT
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.01; Saros 8)
A fleeting hybrid eclipse covered a narrow path at most 50 km wide and lasted for just 22 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
1 Oct, 1625 BC
max: 19:04 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.00; Saros 8)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in only a tiny path, just 5 km wide; however, it was fleeting, lasting a very brief 2 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
13 Oct, 1607 BC
max: 03:40 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 8)
A large annular eclipse covered over 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a narrow path at most 66 km wide; it lasted just 25 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
23 Oct, 1589 BC
max: 12:20 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 8)
A large annular eclipse covered 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a path up to 129 km wide; it lasted 47 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
3 Nov, 1571 BC
max: 21:02 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.99; Saros 8)
A large annular eclipse covered 99% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a broad path up to 191 km wide; it lasted 1 minute and 8 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
14 Nov, 1553 BC
max: 05:46 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.98; Saros 8)
A large annular eclipse covered 98% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 245 km wide at maximum; it lasted 1 minute and 27 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
25 Nov, 1535 BC
max: 14:30 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.98; Saros 8)
A large annular eclipse covered 98% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 295 km wide at maximum; it lasted 1 minute and 44 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
5 Dec, 1517 BC
max: 23:12 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.98; Saros 8)
A large annular eclipse covered 98% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 348 km wide at maximum; it lasted 1 minute and 59 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
17 Dec, 1499 BC
max: 07:49 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.97; Saros 8)
A large annular eclipse covered 97% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 429 km wide at maximum; it lasted 2 minutes and 11 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
27 Dec, 1481 BC
max: 16:21 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.97; Saros 8)
A large annular eclipse covered 97% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in a very broad path, 611 km wide at maximum; it lasted 2 minutes and 20 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
8 Jan, 1462 BC
max: 00:46 UT
Annular Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.98; Saros 8)
A large annular eclipse covered 98% of the Sun, creating a dramatic spectacle for observers in only an extremely narrow strip; however, it was fleeting, lasting just moments at the point of maximum eclipse.
   
18 Jan, 1444 BC
max: 09:02 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.94; Saros 8)
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.
   
29 Jan, 1426 BC
max: 17:08 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.89; Saros 8)
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.
   
9 Feb, 1408 BC
max: 01:05 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.83; Saros 8)
This was a deep partial eclipse, with 83% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center. This provided a significant spectacle for those who saw it.
   
20 Feb, 1390 BC
max: 08:50 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.75; Saros 8)
A moderate partial eclipse, with 75% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, created an interesting spectacle.
   
2 Mar, 1372 BC
max: 16:25 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.67; Saros 8)
A moderate partial eclipse, with 67% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, created an interesting spectacle.
   
13 Mar, 1354 BC
max: 23:49 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.56; Saros 8)
A moderate partial eclipse, with 56% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, created an interesting spectacle.
   
24 Mar, 1336 BC
max: 07:05 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.45; Saros 8)
A small partial eclipse barely darkened the Sun. With just 45% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, this was of limited interest.
   
4 Apr, 1318 BC
max: 14:09 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.32; Saros 8)
A small partial eclipse barely darkened the Sun. With just 32% of the Sun covered for viewers closest to the center, this was of limited interest.
   
14 Apr, 1300 BC
max: 21:07 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.19; Saros 8)
With only 19% of the Sun covered at maximum eclipse, this was a very marginal eclipse at best, and rather uninteresting.
   
26 Apr, 1282 BC
max: 03:57 UT
Partial Solar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.05; Saros 8)
With only 5% of the Sun covered at maximum eclipse, this was a very marginal eclipse at best, and rather uninteresting.