Total lunar eclipse of April 4, 1996
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Apr 3, 1996, 7:09 PM ET (1996-04-04 00:09 UTC) at 14°32′ Libra.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra · North Node ☊︎ · 87 min of totality.
Visible from the US: New York.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Wed, Apr 3, 7:09 PM EST |
| Chicago | Wed, Apr 3, 6:09 PM CST |
| Denver | Wed, Apr 3, 5:09 PM MST |
| Los Angeles | Wed, Apr 3, 4:09 PM PST |
| London | Thu, Apr 4, 1:09 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Thu, Apr 4, 10:09 AM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Apr 3, 1996, 4:17 PM ET 1996-04-03 21:17 UTC | Apr 3, 1996, 10:02 PM ET 1996-04-04 03:02 UTC | 345 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Apr 3, 1996, 5:20 PM ET 1996-04-03 22:20 UTC | Apr 3, 1996, 8:58 PM ET 1996-04-04 01:58 UTC | 218 min |
| Total | Apr 3, 1996, 6:26 PM ET 1996-04-03 23:26 UTC | Apr 3, 1996, 7:52 PM ET 1996-04-04 00:52 UTC | 87 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
In the US: New York. Elsewhere: São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai and Mumbai. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Apr 3, 1996, 7:09 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Libra: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around partnerships, agreements and fairness (Libra), with the Sun opposite in Aries. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Libra–Aries axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 14°32′ Libra or Aries.
It is the Full Moon of April 1996.
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 1996 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of April 4, 1996?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Apr 3, 1996, 7:09 PM ET (1996-04-04 00:09 UTC) at 14°32′ Libra.
Where is the April 4, 1996 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York. Elsewhere: São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai and Mumbai. 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.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 345 min, partial (umbral) 218 min, total 87 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
14°32′ Libra on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Aries.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around partnerships, agreements and fairness (Libra), with the Sun opposite in Aries. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Libra–Aries axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 14°32′ Libra or Aries.
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.