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Partial lunar eclipse of August 6, 1990

The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 6, 1990, 10:12 AM ET (1990-08-06 14:12 UTC) at 13°48′ Aquarius.

Past eclipse

Partial lunar eclipse in ♒︎ Aquarius · North Node ☊︎ · 69% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow.

Visible from the US: Honolulu.

Greatest eclipse in local time

PlaceLocal time
New YorkMon, Aug 6, 10:12 AM EDT
ChicagoMon, Aug 6, 9:12 AM CDT
DenverMon, Aug 6, 8:12 AM MDT
Los AngelesMon, Aug 6, 7:12 AM PDT
LondonMon, Aug 6, 3:12 PM GMT+1
SydneyTue, Aug 7, 12:12 AM GMT+10

Eclipse stages

StageBeginsEndsLength
PenumbralAug 6, 1990, 7:30 AM ET
1990-08-06 11:30 UTC
Aug 6, 1990, 12:53 PM ET
1990-08-06 16:53 UTC
323 min
Partial (umbral)Aug 6, 1990, 8:44 AM ET
1990-08-06 12:44 UTC
Aug 6, 1990, 11:40 AM ET
1990-08-06 15:40 UTC
176 min

The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.

Where to see it

In the US: Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Aug 6, 1990, 10:12 AM ET.)

Partial 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 13°48′ Aquarius or Leo.

It is the Full Moon of August 1990.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the partial lunar eclipse of August 6, 1990?

The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 6, 1990, 10:12 AM ET (1990-08-06 14:12 UTC) at 13°48′ Aquarius.

Where is the August 6, 1990 eclipse visible?

In the US: Honolulu. Elsewhere: 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?

Yes, from Honolulu.

How long does it last?

Stages: penumbral 323 min, partial (umbral) 176 min.

What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?

13°48′ 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 13°48′ 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.