Total lunar eclipse of April 24, 1986
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Apr 24, 1986, 7:42 AM ET (1986-04-24 12:42 UTC) at 4°00′ Scorpio.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♏︎ Scorpio · South Node ☋︎ · 64 min of totality.
Visible from the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Thu, Apr 24, 7:42 AM EST |
| Chicago | Thu, Apr 24, 6:42 AM CST |
| Denver | Thu, Apr 24, 5:42 AM MST |
| Los Angeles | Thu, Apr 24, 4:42 AM PST |
| London | Thu, Apr 24, 1:42 PM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Thu, Apr 24, 10:42 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Apr 24, 1986, 5:05 AM ET 1986-04-24 10:05 UTC | Apr 24, 1986, 10:19 AM ET 1986-04-24 15:19 UTC | 313 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Apr 24, 1986, 6:02 AM ET 1986-04-24 11:02 UTC | Apr 24, 1986, 9:22 AM ET 1986-04-24 14:22 UTC | 199 min |
| Total | Apr 24, 1986, 7:10 AM ET 1986-04-24 12:10 UTC | Apr 24, 1986, 8:14 AM ET 1986-04-24 13:14 UTC | 64 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
In the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Apr 24, 1986, 7:42 AM 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 4°00′ Scorpio or Taurus.
It is the Full Moon of April 1986.
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 1986 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of April 24, 1986?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Apr 24, 1986, 7:42 AM ET (1986-04-24 12:42 UTC) at 4°00′ Scorpio.
Where is the April 24, 1986 eclipse visible?
In the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: 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 Los Angeles and Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 313 min, partial (umbral) 199 min, total 64 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
4°00′ 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 4°00′ 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.