Total lunar eclipse of October 17, 1986
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Oct 17, 1986, 3:17 PM ET (1986-10-17 19:17 UTC) at 24°06′ Aries.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries · North Node ☊︎ · 75 min of totality.
Not visible from the US. Seen from London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Tokyo.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Fri, Oct 17, 3:17 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Fri, Oct 17, 2:17 PM CDT |
| Denver | Fri, Oct 17, 1:17 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 17, 12:17 PM PDT |
| London | Fri, Oct 17, 8:17 PM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sat, Oct 18, 5:17 AM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Oct 17, 1986, 12:21 PM ET 1986-10-17 16:21 UTC | Oct 17, 1986, 6:14 PM ET 1986-10-17 22:14 UTC | 354 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Oct 17, 1986, 1:29 PM ET 1986-10-17 17:29 UTC | Oct 17, 1986, 5:06 PM ET 1986-10-17 21:06 UTC | 217 min |
| Total | Oct 17, 1986, 2:40 PM ET 1986-10-17 18:40 UTC | Oct 17, 1986, 3:55 PM ET 1986-10-17 19:55 UTC | 75 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 Tokyo. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Oct 17, 1986, 3:17 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Aries: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around impulsive decisions, independence and new starts (Aries), with the Sun opposite in Libra. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°06′ Aries or Libra.
It is the Full Moon of October 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 October 17, 1986?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Oct 17, 1986, 3:17 PM ET (1986-10-17 19:17 UTC) at 24°06′ Aries.
Where is the October 17, 1986 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Tokyo. 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 354 min, partial (umbral) 217 min, total 75 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
24°06′ Aries on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Libra.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around impulsive decisions, independence and new starts (Aries), with the Sun opposite in Libra. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°06′ Aries or Libra.
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.