Partial lunar eclipse of August 26, 1961
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 25, 1961, 11:08 PM ET (1961-08-26 03:08 UTC) at 2°36′ Pisces.
Past eclipse
Partial lunar eclipse in ♓︎ Pisces · South Node ☋︎ · 99% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Fri, Aug 25, 11:08 PM GMT-4 |
| Chicago | Fri, Aug 25, 10:08 PM GMT-5 |
| Denver | Fri, Aug 25, 8:08 PM GMT-7 |
| Los Angeles | Fri, Aug 25, 8:08 PM GMT-7 |
| London | Sat, Aug 26, 4:08 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sat, Aug 26, 1:08 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Aug 25, 1961, 8:37 PM ET 1961-08-26 00:37 UTC | Aug 26, 1961, 1:39 AM ET 1961-08-26 05:39 UTC | 302 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Aug 25, 1961, 9:34 PM ET 1961-08-26 01:34 UTC | Aug 26, 1961, 12:41 AM ET 1961-08-26 04:41 UTC | 187 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 and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Aug 25, 1961, 11:08 PM ET.)
Partial lunar eclipse in Pisces: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around intuition, dreams and endings (Pisces), with the Sun opposite in Virgo. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Pisces–Virgo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 2°36′ Pisces or Virgo.
It is the Full Moon of August 1961.
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 1961 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the partial lunar eclipse of August 26, 1961?
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 25, 1961, 11:08 PM ET (1961-08-26 03:08 UTC) at 2°36′ Pisces.
Where is the August 26, 1961 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo and Lagos. 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 302 min, partial (umbral) 187 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
2°36′ Pisces on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Virgo.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around intuition, dreams and endings (Pisces), with the Sun opposite in Virgo. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Pisces–Virgo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 2°36′ Pisces or Virgo.
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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