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Penumbral lunar eclipse of January 30, 1991

The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Jan 30, 1991, 12:58 AM ET (1991-01-30 05:58 UTC) at 9°44′ Leo.

Past eclipse

Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♌︎ Leo · South Node ☋︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only.

Visible from the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.

Greatest eclipse in local time

PlaceLocal time
New YorkWed, Jan 30, 12:58 AM EST
ChicagoTue, Jan 29, 11:58 PM CST
DenverTue, Jan 29, 10:58 PM MST
Los AngelesTue, Jan 29, 9:58 PM PST
LondonWed, Jan 30, 5:58 AM GMT
SydneyWed, Jan 30, 4:58 PM GMT+11

Eclipse stages

StageBeginsEndsLength
PenumbralJan 29, 1991, 10:59 PM ET
1991-01-30 03:59 UTC
Jan 30, 1991, 2:57 AM ET
1991-01-30 07:57 UTC
238 min

A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly; most people will not notice it.

Where to see it

In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Jan 30, 1991, 12:58 AM ET.)

Penumbral 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 9°44′ Leo or Aquarius.

It is the Full Moon of January 1991.

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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 1991 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology

Frequently asked questions

When is the penumbral lunar eclipse of January 30, 1991?

The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Jan 30, 1991, 12:58 AM ET (1991-01-30 05:58 UTC) at 9°44′ Leo.

Where is the January 30, 1991 eclipse visible?

In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid 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, Los Angeles and Honolulu.

How long does it last?

Stages: penumbral 238 min.

What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?

9°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 9°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.