Overview

• The partial eclipse on Sept. 21 begins at 1:29 p.m. EDT and reaches maximum at 3:41 p.m., with the astronomical alignment occurring during the new moon.
• Viewing favors New Zealand, Australia’s eastern coast, various Pacific islands and parts of Antarctica, while North America will not see the event.
• Bustle reports the lunation lands at the final degree of Virgo, aligning opposite Saturn and Neptune and forming a grand trine with Pluto and Uranus that astrologers link to breakthroughs.
• Bustle identifies Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces as the zodiac signs most affected in astrological interpretations.
• Bustle lists Taurus, Scorpio and Capricorn as least affected, and New York Post guidance advises avoiding impulsive decisions and keeping schedules light during the eclipse period.