Total lunar eclipse of August 6, 1971
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 6, 1971, 3:43 PM ET (1971-08-06 19:43 UTC) at 13°42′ Aquarius.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♒︎ Aquarius · North Node ☊︎ · 100 min of totality.
Not visible from the US. Seen from London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Fri, Aug 6, 3:43 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Fri, Aug 6, 2:43 PM CDT |
| Denver | Fri, Aug 6, 1:43 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Fri, Aug 6, 12:43 PM PDT |
| London | Fri, Aug 6, 8:43 PM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sat, Aug 7, 5:43 AM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Aug 6, 1971, 12:59 PM ET 1971-08-06 16:59 UTC | Aug 6, 1971, 6:27 PM ET 1971-08-06 22:27 UTC | 328 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Aug 6, 1971, 1:55 PM ET 1971-08-06 17:55 UTC | Aug 6, 1971, 5:31 PM ET 1971-08-06 21:31 UTC | 216 min |
| Total | Aug 6, 1971, 2:53 PM ET 1971-08-06 18:53 UTC | Aug 6, 1971, 4:33 PM ET 1971-08-06 20:33 UTC | 100 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Aug 6, 1971, 3:43 PM 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 13°42′ Aquarius or Leo.
It is the Full Moon of August 1971.
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 1971 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of August 6, 1971?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 6, 1971, 3:43 PM ET (1971-08-06 19:43 UTC) at 13°42′ Aquarius.
Where is the August 6, 1971 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, 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?
No. It is not visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 328 min, partial (umbral) 216 min, total 100 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
13°42′ 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 13°42′ 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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