Penumbral lunar eclipse of January 20, 1981
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Jan 20, 1981, 2:49 AM ET (1981-01-20 07:49 UTC) at 0°16′ Leo.
Past eclipse
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♌︎ Leo · North Node ☊︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Tue, Jan 20, 2:49 AM EST |
| Chicago | Tue, Jan 20, 1:49 AM CST |
| Denver | Tue, Jan 20, 12:49 AM MST |
| Los Angeles | Mon, Jan 19, 11:49 PM PST |
| London | Tue, Jan 20, 7:49 AM GMT |
| Sydney | Tue, Jan 20, 6:49 PM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Jan 20, 1981, 12:37 AM ET 1981-01-20 05:37 UTC | Jan 20, 1981, 5:02 AM ET 1981-01-20 10:02 UTC | 265 min |
A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly; most people will not notice it.
Where to see it
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo and London. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Jan 20, 1981, 2:49 AM ET.)
Penumbral lunar eclipse in Leo: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around creativity, romance and self-expression (Leo), with the Sun opposite in Aquarius. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Leo–Aquarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 0°16′ Leo or Aquarius.
It is the Full Moon of January 1981.
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 1981 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the penumbral lunar eclipse of January 20, 1981?
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Jan 20, 1981, 2:49 AM ET (1981-01-20 07:49 UTC) at 0°16′ Leo.
Where is the January 20, 1981 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo and London. 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 265 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
0°16′ Leo on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Aquarius.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around creativity, romance and self-expression (Leo), with the Sun opposite in Aquarius. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Leo–Aquarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 0°16′ Leo or Aquarius.
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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