Partial lunar eclipse of March 13, 1979
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Mar 13, 1979, 4:08 PM ET (1979-03-13 21:08 UTC) at 22°39′ Virgo.
Past eclipse
Partial lunar eclipse in ♍︎ Virgo · North Node ☊︎ · 90% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow.
Not visible from the US. Seen from London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai and Beijing.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Tue, Mar 13, 4:08 PM EST |
| Chicago | Tue, Mar 13, 3:08 PM CST |
| Denver | Tue, Mar 13, 2:08 PM MST |
| Los Angeles | Tue, Mar 13, 1:08 PM PST |
| London | Tue, Mar 13, 9:08 PM GMT |
| Sydney | Wed, Mar 14, 7:08 AM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Mar 13, 1979, 1:12 PM ET 1979-03-13 18:12 UTC | Mar 13, 1979, 7:03 PM ET 1979-03-14 00:03 UTC | 351 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Mar 13, 1979, 2:28 PM ET 1979-03-13 19:28 UTC | Mar 13, 1979, 5:47 PM ET 1979-03-13 22:47 UTC | 198 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 and Beijing. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Mar 13, 1979, 4:08 PM ET.)
Partial lunar eclipse in Virgo: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around work routines, health and details (Virgo), with the Sun opposite in Pisces. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Virgo–Pisces axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 22°39′ Virgo or Pisces.
It is the Full Moon of March 1979.
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 1979 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the partial lunar eclipse of March 13, 1979?
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Mar 13, 1979, 4:08 PM ET (1979-03-13 21:08 UTC) at 22°39′ Virgo.
Where is the March 13, 1979 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: 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?
No. It is not visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 351 min, partial (umbral) 198 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
22°39′ Virgo on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Pisces.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around work routines, health and details (Virgo), with the Sun opposite in Pisces. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Virgo–Pisces axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 22°39′ Virgo or Pisces.
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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