Total lunar eclipse of February 9, 1990
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Feb 9, 1990, 2:11 PM ET (1990-02-09 19:11 UTC) at 20°44′ Leo.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♌︎ Leo · South Node ☋︎ · 44 min of totality.
Not visible from the US. Seen from London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Fri, Feb 9, 2:11 PM EST |
| Chicago | Fri, Feb 9, 1:11 PM CST |
| Denver | Fri, Feb 9, 12:11 PM MST |
| Los Angeles | Fri, Feb 9, 11:11 AM PST |
| London | Fri, Feb 9, 7:11 PM GMT |
| Sydney | Sat, Feb 10, 6:11 AM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Feb 9, 1990, 11:20 AM ET 1990-02-09 16:20 UTC | Feb 9, 1990, 5:01 PM ET 1990-02-09 22:01 UTC | 340 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Feb 9, 1990, 12:28 PM ET 1990-02-09 17:28 UTC | Feb 9, 1990, 3:53 PM ET 1990-02-09 20:53 UTC | 205 min |
| Total | Feb 9, 1990, 1:49 PM ET 1990-02-09 18:49 UTC | Feb 9, 1990, 2:32 PM ET 1990-02-09 19:32 UTC | 44 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, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Feb 9, 1990, 2:11 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Leo: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around creativity, romance and self-expression (Leo), with the Sun opposite in Aquarius. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Leo–Aquarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 20°44′ Leo or Aquarius.
It is the Full Moon of February 1990.
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 1990 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of February 9, 1990?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Feb 9, 1990, 2:11 PM ET (1990-02-09 19:11 UTC) at 20°44′ Leo.
Where is the February 9, 1990 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, 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?
No. It is not visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 340 min, partial (umbral) 205 min, total 44 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
20°44′ Leo on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Aquarius.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around creativity, romance and self-expression (Leo), with the Sun opposite in Aquarius. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Leo–Aquarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 20°44′ Leo or Aquarius.
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.