Partial lunar eclipse of August 27, 1988
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 27, 1988, 7:04 AM ET (1988-08-27 11:04 UTC) at 4°28′ Pisces.
Past eclipse
Partial lunar eclipse in ♓︎ Pisces · North Node ☊︎ · 22% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow.
Visible from the US: Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Sat, Aug 27, 7:04 AM EDT |
| Chicago | Sat, Aug 27, 6:04 AM CDT |
| Denver | Sat, Aug 27, 5:04 AM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Sat, Aug 27, 4:04 AM PDT |
| London | Sat, Aug 27, 12:04 PM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sat, Aug 27, 9:04 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Aug 27, 1988, 4:52 AM ET 1988-08-27 08:52 UTC | Aug 27, 1988, 9:16 AM ET 1988-08-27 13:16 UTC | 263 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Aug 27, 1988, 6:07 AM ET 1988-08-27 10:07 UTC | Aug 27, 1988, 8:01 AM ET 1988-08-27 12:01 UTC | 114 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
In the US: Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Aug 27, 1988, 7:04 AM ET.)
Partial lunar eclipse in Pisces: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around intuition, dreams and endings (Pisces), with the Sun opposite in Virgo. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Pisces–Virgo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 4°28′ Pisces or Virgo.
It is the Full Moon of August 1988.
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 1988 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the partial lunar eclipse of August 27, 1988?
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 27, 1988, 7:04 AM ET (1988-08-27 11:04 UTC) at 4°28′ Pisces.
Where is the August 27, 1988 eclipse visible?
In the US: Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, 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 Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 263 min, partial (umbral) 114 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
4°28′ Pisces on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Virgo.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around intuition, dreams and endings (Pisces), with the Sun opposite in Virgo. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Pisces–Virgo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 4°28′ Pisces or Virgo.
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.