Partial lunar eclipse of July 17, 1981
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Jul 17, 1981, 12:46 AM ET (1981-07-17 04:46 UTC) at 24°35′ Capricorn.
Past eclipse
Partial lunar eclipse in ♑︎ Capricorn · South Node ☋︎ · 53% 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 | Fri, Jul 17, 12:46 AM EDT |
| Chicago | Thu, Jul 16, 11:46 PM CDT |
| Denver | Thu, Jul 16, 10:46 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Thu, Jul 16, 9:46 PM PDT |
| London | Fri, Jul 17, 5:46 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Fri, Jul 17, 2:46 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Jul 16, 1981, 10:06 PM ET 1981-07-17 02:06 UTC | Jul 17, 1981, 3:27 AM ET 1981-07-17 07:27 UTC | 320 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Jul 16, 1981, 11:24 PM ET 1981-07-17 03:24 UTC | Jul 17, 1981, 2:08 AM ET 1981-07-17 06:08 UTC | 164 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, Madrid and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Jul 17, 1981, 12:46 AM ET.)
Partial lunar eclipse in Capricorn: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around career, authority and long-term plans (Capricorn), with the Sun opposite in Cancer. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Capricorn–Cancer axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°35′ Capricorn or Cancer.
It is the Full Moon of July 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 partial lunar eclipse of July 17, 1981?
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Jul 17, 1981, 12:46 AM ET (1981-07-17 04:46 UTC) at 24°35′ Capricorn.
Where is the July 17, 1981 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, Madrid and Lagos. 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 320 min, partial (umbral) 164 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
24°35′ Capricorn on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Cancer.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around career, authority and long-term plans (Capricorn), with the Sun opposite in Cancer. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Capricorn–Cancer axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°35′ Capricorn or Cancer.
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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