Partial lunar eclipse of December 10, 1973
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 9, 1973, 8:44 PM ET (1973-12-10 01:44 UTC) at 17°57′ Gemini.
Past eclipse
Partial lunar eclipse in ♊︎ Gemini · South Node ☋︎ · 5% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Sun, Dec 9, 8:44 PM EST |
| Chicago | Sun, Dec 9, 7:44 PM CST |
| Denver | Sun, Dec 9, 6:44 PM MST |
| Los Angeles | Sun, Dec 9, 5:44 PM PST |
| London | Mon, Dec 10, 1:44 AM GMT |
| Sydney | Mon, Dec 10, 12:44 PM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Dec 9, 1973, 6:38 PM ET 1973-12-09 23:38 UTC | Dec 9, 1973, 10:50 PM ET 1973-12-10 03:50 UTC | 253 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Dec 9, 1973, 8:09 PM ET 1973-12-10 01:09 UTC | Dec 9, 1973, 9:19 PM ET 1973-12-10 02:19 UTC | 70 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, Cairo, Lagos and Dubai. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Dec 9, 1973, 8:44 PM ET.)
Partial lunar eclipse in Gemini: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around everyday communication, siblings and short trips (Gemini), with the Sun opposite in Sagittarius. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Gemini–Sagittarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 17°57′ Gemini or Sagittarius.
It is the Full Moon of December 1973.
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 1973 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the partial lunar eclipse of December 10, 1973?
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 9, 1973, 8:44 PM ET (1973-12-10 01:44 UTC) at 17°57′ Gemini.
Where is the December 10, 1973 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos and Dubai. 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 253 min, partial (umbral) 70 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
17°57′ Gemini on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Sagittarius.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around everyday communication, siblings and short trips (Gemini), with the Sun opposite in Sagittarius. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Gemini–Sagittarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 17°57′ Gemini or Sagittarius.
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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