Total lunar eclipse of January 30, 1972
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Jan 30, 1972, 5:53 AM ET (1972-01-30 10:53 UTC) at 9°37′ Leo.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♌︎ Leo · South Node ☋︎ · 37 min of totality.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Sun, Jan 30, 5:53 AM EST |
| Chicago | Sun, Jan 30, 4:53 AM CST |
| Denver | Sun, Jan 30, 3:53 AM MST |
| Los Angeles | Sun, Jan 30, 2:53 AM PST |
| London | Sun, Jan 30, 10:53 AM GMT |
| Sydney | Sun, Jan 30, 9:53 PM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Jan 30, 1972, 3:02 AM ET 1972-01-30 08:02 UTC | Jan 30, 1972, 8:43 AM ET 1972-01-30 13:43 UTC | 341 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Jan 30, 1972, 4:11 AM ET 1972-01-30 09:11 UTC | Jan 30, 1972, 7:35 AM ET 1972-01-30 12:35 UTC | 204 min |
| Total | Jan 30, 1972, 5:35 AM ET 1972-01-30 10:35 UTC | Jan 30, 1972, 6:11 AM ET 1972-01-30 11:11 UTC | 37 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, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Jan 30, 1972, 5:53 AM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Leo: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around creativity, romance and self-expression (Leo), with the Sun opposite in Aquarius. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Leo–Aquarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 9°37′ Leo or Aquarius.
It is the Full Moon of January 1972.
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 1972 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of January 30, 1972?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Jan 30, 1972, 5:53 AM ET (1972-01-30 10:53 UTC) at 9°37′ Leo.
Where is the January 30, 1972 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, 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 New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 341 min, partial (umbral) 204 min, total 37 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
9°37′ Leo on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Aquarius.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around creativity, romance and self-expression (Leo), with the Sun opposite in Aquarius. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Leo–Aquarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 9°37′ Leo or Aquarius.
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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