Total lunar eclipse of December 30, 1982
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 30, 1982, 6:28 AM ET (1982-12-30 11:28 UTC) at 8°24′ Cancer.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♋︎ Cancer · North Node ☊︎ · 61 min of totality.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Thu, Dec 30, 6:28 AM EST |
| Chicago | Thu, Dec 30, 5:28 AM CST |
| Denver | Thu, Dec 30, 4:28 AM MST |
| Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 30, 3:28 AM PST |
| London | Thu, Dec 30, 11:28 AM GMT |
| Sydney | Thu, Dec 30, 10:28 PM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Dec 30, 1982, 3:53 AM ET 1982-12-30 08:53 UTC | Dec 30, 1982, 9:04 AM ET 1982-12-30 14:04 UTC | 311 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Dec 30, 1982, 4:50 AM ET 1982-12-30 09:50 UTC | Dec 30, 1982, 8:07 AM ET 1982-12-30 13:07 UTC | 197 min |
| Total | Dec 30, 1982, 5:58 AM ET 1982-12-30 10:58 UTC | Dec 30, 1982, 6:59 AM ET 1982-12-30 11:59 UTC | 61 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, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Dec 30, 1982, 6:28 AM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Cancer: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around home, family and old memories (Cancer), with the Sun opposite in Capricorn. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Cancer–Capricorn axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 8°24′ Cancer or Capricorn.
It is the Full Moon of December 1982.
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 1982 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of December 30, 1982?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 30, 1982, 6:28 AM ET (1982-12-30 11:28 UTC) at 8°24′ Cancer.
Where is the December 30, 1982 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, 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?
Yes, from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 311 min, partial (umbral) 197 min, total 61 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
8°24′ Cancer on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Capricorn.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around home, family and old memories (Cancer), with the Sun opposite in Capricorn. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Cancer–Capricorn axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 8°24′ Cancer or Capricorn.
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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