Total lunar eclipse of August 17, 1989
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 16, 1989, 11:08 PM ET (1989-08-17 03:08 UTC) at 24°13′ Aquarius.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♒︎ Aquarius · North Node ☊︎ · 96 min of totality.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Wed, Aug 16, 11:08 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Wed, Aug 16, 10:08 PM CDT |
| Denver | Wed, Aug 16, 9:08 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Wed, Aug 16, 8:08 PM PDT |
| London | Thu, Aug 17, 4:08 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Thu, Aug 17, 1:08 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Aug 16, 1989, 8:24 PM ET 1989-08-17 00:24 UTC | Aug 17, 1989, 1:52 AM ET 1989-08-17 05:52 UTC | 328 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Aug 16, 1989, 9:20 PM ET 1989-08-17 01:20 UTC | Aug 17, 1989, 12:55 AM ET 1989-08-17 04:55 UTC | 215 min |
| Total | Aug 16, 1989, 10:19 PM ET 1989-08-17 02:19 UTC | Aug 16, 1989, 11:56 PM ET 1989-08-17 03:56 UTC | 96 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Aug 16, 1989, 11:08 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Aquarius: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around friends, groups and future goals (Aquarius), with the Sun opposite in Leo. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aquarius–Leo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°13′ Aquarius or Leo.
It is the Full Moon of August 1989.
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 1989 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of August 17, 1989?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 16, 1989, 11:08 PM ET (1989-08-17 03:08 UTC) at 24°13′ Aquarius.
Where is the August 17, 1989 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo and Lagos. 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 New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 328 min, partial (umbral) 215 min, total 96 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
24°13′ Aquarius on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Leo.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around friends, groups and future goals (Aquarius), with the Sun opposite in Leo. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aquarius–Leo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°13′ Aquarius or Leo.
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.