Penumbral lunar eclipse of May 15, 1984
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at May 15, 1984, 12:40 AM ET (1984-05-15 04:40 UTC) at 24°38′ Scorpio.
Past eclipse
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♏︎ Scorpio · South 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 | Tue, May 15, 12:40 AM EDT |
| Chicago | Mon, May 14, 11:40 PM CDT |
| Denver | Mon, May 14, 10:40 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Mon, May 14, 9:40 PM PDT |
| London | Tue, May 15, 5:40 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Tue, May 15, 2:40 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | May 14, 1984, 10:43 PM ET 1984-05-15 02:43 UTC | May 15, 1984, 2:36 AM ET 1984-05-15 06:36 UTC | 233 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, Madrid and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, May 15, 1984, 12:40 AM ET.)
Penumbral lunar eclipse in Scorpio: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around shared money, secrets and emotional depth (Scorpio), with the Sun opposite in Taurus. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Scorpio–Taurus axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°38′ Scorpio or Taurus.
It is the Full Moon of May 1984.
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 1984 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the penumbral lunar eclipse of May 15, 1984?
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at May 15, 1984, 12:40 AM ET (1984-05-15 04:40 UTC) at 24°38′ Scorpio.
Where is the May 15, 1984 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 233 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
24°38′ Scorpio on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Taurus.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around shared money, secrets and emotional depth (Scorpio), with the Sun opposite in Taurus. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Scorpio–Taurus axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°38′ Scorpio or Taurus.
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.