Total lunar eclipse of September 16, 1978
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Sep 16, 1978, 3:04 PM ET (1978-09-16 19:04 UTC) at 23°35′ Pisces.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♓︎ Pisces · South Node ☋︎ · 79 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 | Sat, Sep 16, 3:04 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Sat, Sep 16, 2:04 PM CDT |
| Denver | Sat, Sep 16, 1:04 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Sat, Sep 16, 12:04 PM PDT |
| London | Sat, Sep 16, 8:04 PM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sun, Sep 17, 5:04 AM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Sep 16, 1978, 12:21 PM ET 1978-09-16 16:21 UTC | Sep 16, 1978, 5:46 PM ET 1978-09-16 21:46 UTC | 324 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Sep 16, 1978, 1:20 PM ET 1978-09-16 17:20 UTC | Sep 16, 1978, 4:48 PM ET 1978-09-16 20:48 UTC | 208 min |
| Total | Sep 16, 1978, 2:24 PM ET 1978-09-16 18:24 UTC | Sep 16, 1978, 3:43 PM ET 1978-09-16 19:43 UTC | 79 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, Sep 16, 1978, 3:04 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Pisces: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around intuition, dreams and endings (Pisces), with the Sun opposite in Virgo. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Pisces–Virgo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 23°35′ Pisces or Virgo.
It is the Full Moon of September 1978.
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 1978 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of September 16, 1978?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Sep 16, 1978, 3:04 PM ET (1978-09-16 19:04 UTC) at 23°35′ Pisces.
Where is the September 16, 1978 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 324 min, partial (umbral) 208 min, total 79 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
23°35′ Pisces on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Virgo.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around intuition, dreams and endings (Pisces), with the Sun opposite in Virgo. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Pisces–Virgo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 23°35′ Pisces or Virgo.
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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