Saros 5 New South: Eclipse Family in Astrology
Reference Date
Jul 14, 1787 at South Pole
Astronomy ID
NASA Solar Saros 147
Reference Window
1787 to 3031
Next Eclipse
Jun 21, 2039 in Gemini
Eclipse Type
Solar
Astronomy And Astrology
The NASA Saros number identifies the astronomical recurrence family. The North, South, New, and Old names are an astrological convention associated with Bernadette Brady's eclipse work. NASA does not assign the interpretive meanings on this page.
Use the theme as a study prompt alongside the eclipse degree, natal contacts, house topics, and lived context. It should not be read as a fixed prediction about health, relationships, money, or fate.
Theme
Joy, affection, good news, and peak experiences
This family is one of the lighter interpretive signatures in the catalog, often read through delight, affection, or encouraging news. Keep the tone celebratory without treating it as a guarantee that every contact produces a lasting benefit.
Astrological Reference Aspects
These aspects describe the astrological reference chart used for this named family. They are part of the interpretive framework, not the NASA eclipse catalog.
The New Moon is on the midpoint of Mercury/Venus, and the Node is on the New Moon/Jupiter midpoint.
New Moon = Mercury/Venus
Node = New Moon/Jupiter
Eclipse History (1900 to 2100)
| Year | Date | Subtype | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | Apr 6, 1913 | Partial | Aries | 15.6° |
| 1931 | Apr 18, 1931 | Partial | Aries | 27.0° |
| 1949 | Apr 28, 1949 | Partial | Taurus | 7.4° |
| 1967 | May 9, 1967 | Partial | Taurus | 17.7° |
| 1985 | May 19, 1985 | Partial | Taurus | 28.0° |
| 2003 | May 31, 2003 | Annular | Gemini | 9.2° |
| 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 | Annular | Gemini | 19.4° |
| 2039 | Jun 21, 2039 | Annular | Gemini | 29.5° |
| 2057 | Jul 1, 2057 | Annular | Cancer | 9.7° |
| 2075 | Jul 13, 2075 | Annular | Cancer | 20.8° |
| 2093 | Jul 23, 2093 | Annular | Leo | 1.0° |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Saros 5 New South mean in astrology?
In the Brady-style solar eclipse convention, Saros 5 New South is read through this theme: joy, affection, good news, and peak experiences. Treat that as an interpretive prompt, not as a prediction that one fixed event must happen.
Is Saros 5 New South the same as NASA Saros 147?
NASA Saros 147 is the astronomical eclipse recurrence number. The 5 New South label is an astrological naming layer used for solar eclipse family interpretation, so the meaning on this page is not a NASA claim.
When is the next Saros 5 New South eclipse?
The next listed solar eclipse for Saros 5 New South is June 21, 2039 in Gemini. For personal chart work, compare that eclipse degree with natal planets and angles, then read the result alongside the rest of the chart.
Explore this eclipse family in your chart
Use our Saros Cycle calculator to compare this family with natal placements and eclipse dates.