Total lunar eclipse of October 28, 1985
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Oct 28, 1985, 12:42 PM ET (1985-10-28 17:42 UTC) at 5°17′ Taurus.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus · North Node ☊︎ · 45 min of totality.
Not visible from the US. Seen from London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Mon, Oct 28, 12:42 PM EST |
| Chicago | Mon, Oct 28, 11:42 AM CST |
| Denver | Mon, Oct 28, 10:42 AM MST |
| Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 28, 9:42 AM PST |
| London | Mon, Oct 28, 5:42 PM GMT |
| Sydney | Tue, Oct 29, 4:42 AM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Oct 28, 1985, 9:39 AM ET 1985-10-28 14:39 UTC | Oct 28, 1985, 3:45 PM ET 1985-10-28 20:45 UTC | 366 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Oct 28, 1985, 10:54 AM ET 1985-10-28 15:54 UTC | Oct 28, 1985, 2:30 PM ET 1985-10-28 19:30 UTC | 216 min |
| Total | Oct 28, 1985, 12:19 PM ET 1985-10-28 17:19 UTC | Oct 28, 1985, 1:05 PM ET 1985-10-28 18:05 UTC | 45 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, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Oct 28, 1985, 12:42 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Taurus: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around money, possessions and comfort (Taurus), with the Sun opposite in Scorpio. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 5°17′ Taurus or Scorpio.
It is the Full Moon of October 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 October 28, 1985?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Oct 28, 1985, 12:42 PM ET (1985-10-28 17:42 UTC) at 5°17′ Taurus.
Where is the October 28, 1985 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, 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?
No. It is not visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 366 min, partial (umbral) 216 min, total 45 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
5°17′ Taurus on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Scorpio.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around money, possessions and comfort (Taurus), with the Sun opposite in Scorpio. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 5°17′ Taurus or Scorpio.
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.