Total lunar eclipse of November 18, 1975
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Nov 18, 1975, 5:23 PM ET (1975-11-18 22:23 UTC) at 25°55′ Taurus.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus · South Node ☋︎ · 42 min of totality.
Visible from the US: New York.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Tue, Nov 18, 5:23 PM EST |
| Chicago | Tue, Nov 18, 4:23 PM CST |
| Denver | Tue, Nov 18, 3:23 PM MST |
| Los Angeles | Tue, Nov 18, 2:23 PM PST |
| London | Tue, Nov 18, 10:23 PM GMT |
| Sydney | Wed, Nov 19, 9:23 AM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Nov 18, 1975, 2:27 PM ET 1975-11-18 19:27 UTC | Nov 18, 1975, 8:19 PM ET 1975-11-19 01:19 UTC | 353 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Nov 18, 1975, 3:38 PM ET 1975-11-18 20:38 UTC | Nov 18, 1975, 7:08 PM ET 1975-11-19 00:08 UTC | 210 min |
| Total | Nov 18, 1975, 5:02 PM ET 1975-11-18 22:02 UTC | Nov 18, 1975, 5:44 PM ET 1975-11-18 22:44 UTC | 42 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
In the US: New York. Elsewhere: São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai and Beijing. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Nov 18, 1975, 5:23 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Taurus: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around money, possessions and comfort (Taurus), with the Sun opposite in Scorpio. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 25°55′ Taurus or Scorpio.
It is the Full Moon of November 1975.
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 1975 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of November 18, 1975?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Nov 18, 1975, 5:23 PM ET (1975-11-18 22:23 UTC) at 25°55′ Taurus.
Where is the November 18, 1975 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York. Elsewhere: São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai and Beijing. 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.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 353 min, partial (umbral) 210 min, total 42 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
25°55′ Taurus on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Scorpio.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around money, possessions and comfort (Taurus), with the Sun opposite in Scorpio. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 25°55′ Taurus or Scorpio.
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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