Partial lunar eclipse of July 26, 1972
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Jul 26, 1972, 3:15 AM ET (1972-07-26 07:15 UTC) at 3°19′ Aquarius.
Past eclipse
Partial lunar eclipse in ♒︎ Aquarius · North Node ☊︎ · 52% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Wed, Jul 26, 3:15 AM EDT |
| Chicago | Wed, Jul 26, 2:15 AM CDT |
| Denver | Wed, Jul 26, 1:15 AM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Wed, Jul 26, 12:15 AM PDT |
| London | Wed, Jul 26, 8:15 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Wed, Jul 26, 5:15 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Jul 26, 1972, 12:39 AM ET 1972-07-26 04:39 UTC | Jul 26, 1972, 5:52 AM ET 1972-07-26 09:52 UTC | 313 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Jul 26, 1972, 1:55 AM ET 1972-07-26 05:55 UTC | Jul 26, 1972, 4:36 AM ET 1972-07-26 08:36 UTC | 161 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, São Paulo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Jul 26, 1972, 3:15 AM ET.)
Partial 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 3°19′ Aquarius or Leo.
It is the Full Moon of July 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 partial lunar eclipse of July 26, 1972?
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Jul 26, 1972, 3:15 AM ET (1972-07-26 07:15 UTC) at 3°19′ Aquarius.
Where is the July 26, 1972 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo 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 313 min, partial (umbral) 161 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
3°19′ 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 3°19′ 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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