Total lunar eclipse of October 6, 1968
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Oct 6, 1968, 7:41 AM ET (1968-10-06 11:41 UTC) at 13°15′ Aries.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries · North Node ☊︎ · 64 min of totality.
Visible from the US: Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Sun, Oct 6, 7:41 AM GMT-4 |
| Chicago | Sun, Oct 6, 6:41 AM GMT-5 |
| Denver | Sun, Oct 6, 5:41 AM GMT-6 |
| Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 6, 4:41 AM GMT-7 |
| London | Sun, Oct 6, 12:41 PM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sun, Oct 6, 9:41 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Oct 6, 1968, 4:45 AM ET 1968-10-06 08:45 UTC | Oct 6, 1968, 10:38 AM ET 1968-10-06 14:38 UTC | 353 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Oct 6, 1968, 5:54 AM ET 1968-10-06 09:54 UTC | Oct 6, 1968, 9:29 AM ET 1968-10-06 13:29 UTC | 215 min |
| Total | Oct 6, 1968, 7:09 AM ET 1968-10-06 11:09 UTC | Oct 6, 1968, 8:13 AM ET 1968-10-06 12:13 UTC | 64 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
In the US: Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Oct 6, 1968, 7:41 AM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Aries: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around impulsive decisions, independence and new starts (Aries), with the Sun opposite in Libra. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 13°15′ Aries or Libra.
It is the Full Moon of October 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 October 6, 1968?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Oct 6, 1968, 7:41 AM ET (1968-10-06 11:41 UTC) at 13°15′ Aries.
Where is the October 6, 1968 eclipse visible?
In the US: Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, 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 Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 353 min, partial (umbral) 215 min, total 64 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
13°15′ Aries on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Libra.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around impulsive decisions, independence and new starts (Aries), with the Sun opposite in Libra. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 13°15′ Aries or Libra.
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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