Total lunar eclipse of May 4, 1985
The total lunar eclipse peaks at May 4, 1985, 3:56 PM ET (1985-05-04 19:56 UTC) at 14°19′ Scorpio.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♏︎ Scorpio · South Node ☋︎ · 69 min of totality.
Not visible from the US. Seen from London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Sydney.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Sat, May 4, 3:56 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Sat, May 4, 2:56 PM CDT |
| Denver | Sat, May 4, 1:56 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Sat, May 4, 12:56 PM PDT |
| London | Sat, May 4, 8:56 PM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sun, May 5, 5:56 AM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | May 4, 1985, 1:20 PM ET 1985-05-04 17:20 UTC | May 4, 1985, 6:31 PM ET 1985-05-04 22:31 UTC | 311 min |
| Partial (umbral) | May 4, 1985, 2:16 PM ET 1985-05-04 18:16 UTC | May 4, 1985, 5:36 PM ET 1985-05-04 21:36 UTC | 200 min |
| Total | May 4, 1985, 3:22 PM ET 1985-05-04 19:22 UTC | May 4, 1985, 4:30 PM ET 1985-05-04 20:30 UTC | 69 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, May 4, 1985, 3:56 PM ET.)
Total 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 14°19′ Scorpio or Taurus.
It is the Full Moon of May 1985.
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 1985 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of May 4, 1985?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at May 4, 1985, 3:56 PM ET (1985-05-04 19:56 UTC) at 14°19′ Scorpio.
Where is the May 4, 1985 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing 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?
No. It is not visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 311 min, partial (umbral) 200 min, total 69 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
14°19′ 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 14°19′ 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.