Total lunar eclipse of January 19, 1954
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Jan 18, 1954, 9:31 PM ET (1954-01-19 02:31 UTC) at 28°27′ Cancer.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♋︎ Cancer · South Node ☋︎ · 30 min of totality.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Mon, Jan 18, 9:31 PM GMT-5 |
| Chicago | Mon, Jan 18, 8:31 PM GMT-6 |
| Denver | Mon, Jan 18, 7:31 PM GMT-7 |
| Los Angeles | Mon, Jan 18, 6:31 PM GMT-8 |
| London | Tue, Jan 19, 2:31 AM GMT+0 |
| Sydney | Tue, Jan 19, 12:31 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Jan 18, 1954, 6:40 PM ET 1954-01-18 23:40 UTC | Jan 19, 1954, 12:22 AM ET 1954-01-19 05:22 UTC | 342 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Jan 18, 1954, 7:50 PM ET 1954-01-19 00:50 UTC | Jan 18, 1954, 11:13 PM ET 1954-01-19 04:13 UTC | 204 min |
| Total | Jan 18, 1954, 9:16 PM ET 1954-01-19 02:16 UTC | Jan 18, 1954, 9:46 PM ET 1954-01-19 02:46 UTC | 30 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos and Dubai. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Jan 18, 1954, 9:31 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Cancer: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around home, family and old memories (Cancer), with the Sun opposite in Capricorn. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Cancer–Capricorn axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 28°27′ Cancer or Capricorn.
It is the Full Moon of January 1954.
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 1954 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of January 19, 1954?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Jan 18, 1954, 9:31 PM ET (1954-01-19 02:31 UTC) at 28°27′ Cancer.
Where is the January 19, 1954 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos and Dubai. 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 New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 342 min, partial (umbral) 204 min, total 30 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
28°27′ Cancer on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Capricorn.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around home, family and old memories (Cancer), with the Sun opposite in Capricorn. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Cancer–Capricorn axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 28°27′ Cancer or Capricorn.
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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