Total lunar eclipse of July 26, 1953
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Jul 26, 1953, 8:20 AM ET (1953-07-26 12:20 UTC) at 3°12′ Aquarius.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♒︎ Aquarius · North Node ☊︎ · 101 min of totality.
Visible from the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Sun, Jul 26, 8:20 AM GMT-4 |
| Chicago | Sun, Jul 26, 7:20 AM GMT-5 |
| Denver | Sun, Jul 26, 5:20 AM GMT-7 |
| Los Angeles | Sun, Jul 26, 5:20 AM GMT-7 |
| London | Sun, Jul 26, 1:20 PM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sun, Jul 26, 10:20 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Jul 26, 1953, 5:37 AM ET 1953-07-26 09:37 UTC | Jul 26, 1953, 11:04 AM ET 1953-07-26 15:04 UTC | 327 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Jul 26, 1953, 6:32 AM ET 1953-07-26 10:32 UTC | Jul 26, 1953, 10:08 AM ET 1953-07-26 14:08 UTC | 216 min |
| Total | Jul 26, 1953, 7:29 AM ET 1953-07-26 11:29 UTC | Jul 26, 1953, 9:11 AM ET 1953-07-26 13:11 UTC | 101 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
In the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Jul 26, 1953, 8:20 AM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Aquarius: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around friends, groups and future goals (Aquarius), with the Sun opposite in Leo. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aquarius–Leo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 3°12′ Aquarius or Leo.
It is the Full Moon of July 1953.
Greatest-eclipse time and place, local circumstances and stage times are computed with Astronomy Engine and rounded to the minute (durations to the second). Published values can differ by a few seconds. All 1953 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of July 26, 1953?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Jul 26, 1953, 8:20 AM ET (1953-07-26 12:20 UTC) at 3°12′ Aquarius.
Where is the July 26, 1953 eclipse visible?
In the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. A lunar eclipse is visible from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time.
Can you see it from the United States?
Yes, from Los Angeles and Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 327 min, partial (umbral) 216 min, total 101 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
3°12′ Aquarius on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Leo.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around friends, groups and future goals (Aquarius), with the Sun opposite in Leo. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aquarius–Leo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 3°12′ Aquarius or Leo.
Is it safe to watch?
Yes. A lunar eclipse is safe to look at with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.
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