Penumbral lunar eclipse of December 20, 1983
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 19, 1983, 8:49 PM ET (1983-12-20 01:49 UTC) at 27°30′ Gemini.
Past eclipse
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♊︎ Gemini · North Node ☊︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Mon, Dec 19, 8:49 PM EST |
| Chicago | Mon, Dec 19, 7:49 PM CST |
| Denver | Mon, Dec 19, 6:49 PM MST |
| Los Angeles | Mon, Dec 19, 5:49 PM PST |
| London | Tue, Dec 20, 1:49 AM GMT |
| Sydney | Tue, Dec 20, 12:49 PM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Dec 19, 1983, 6:47 PM ET 1983-12-19 23:47 UTC | Dec 19, 1983, 10:50 PM ET 1983-12-20 03:50 UTC | 243 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 and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos and Dubai. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Dec 19, 1983, 8:49 PM ET.)
Penumbral lunar eclipse in Gemini: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around everyday communication, siblings and short trips (Gemini), with the Sun opposite in Sagittarius. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Gemini–Sagittarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 27°30′ Gemini or Sagittarius.
It is the Full Moon of December 1983.
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 1983 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the penumbral lunar eclipse of December 20, 1983?
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 19, 1983, 8:49 PM ET (1983-12-20 01:49 UTC) at 27°30′ Gemini.
Where is the December 20, 1983 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos and Dubai. 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 243 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
27°30′ Gemini on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Sagittarius.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around everyday communication, siblings and short trips (Gemini), with the Sun opposite in Sagittarius. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Gemini–Sagittarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 27°30′ Gemini or Sagittarius.
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.