Total lunar eclipse of April 13, 1968
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Apr 12, 1968, 11:47 PM ET (1968-04-13 04:47 UTC) at 23°17′ Libra.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra · South Node ☋︎ · 50 min of totality.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Fri, Apr 12, 11:47 PM GMT-5 |
| Chicago | Fri, Apr 12, 10:47 PM GMT-6 |
| Denver | Fri, Apr 12, 9:47 PM GMT-7 |
| Los Angeles | Fri, Apr 12, 8:47 PM GMT-8 |
| London | Sat, Apr 13, 5:47 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sat, Apr 13, 2:47 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Apr 12, 1968, 9:12 PM ET 1968-04-13 02:12 UTC | Apr 13, 1968, 2:22 AM ET 1968-04-13 07:22 UTC | 310 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Apr 12, 1968, 10:09 PM ET 1968-04-13 03:09 UTC | Apr 13, 1968, 1:24 AM ET 1968-04-13 06:24 UTC | 195 min |
| Total | Apr 12, 1968, 11:22 PM ET 1968-04-13 04:22 UTC | Apr 13, 1968, 12:12 AM ET 1968-04-13 05:12 UTC | 50 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 and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Apr 12, 1968, 11:47 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Libra: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around partnerships, agreements and fairness (Libra), with the Sun opposite in Aries. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Libra–Aries axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 23°17′ Libra or Aries.
It is the Full Moon of April 1968.
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 1968 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of April 13, 1968?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Apr 12, 1968, 11:47 PM ET (1968-04-13 04:47 UTC) at 23°17′ Libra.
Where is the April 13, 1968 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid 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 310 min, partial (umbral) 195 min, total 50 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
23°17′ Libra on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Aries.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around partnerships, agreements and fairness (Libra), with the Sun opposite in Aries. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Libra–Aries axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 23°17′ Libra or Aries.
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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