Total lunar eclipse of September 27, 1996
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Sep 26, 1996, 10:54 PM ET (1996-09-27 02:54 UTC) at 4°19′ Aries.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries · South Node ☋︎ · 70 min of totality.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Thu, Sep 26, 10:54 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Thu, Sep 26, 9:54 PM CDT |
| Denver | Thu, Sep 26, 8:54 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Thu, Sep 26, 7:54 PM PDT |
| London | Fri, Sep 27, 3:54 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Fri, Sep 27, 12:54 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Sep 26, 1996, 8:13 PM ET 1996-09-27 00:13 UTC | Sep 27, 1996, 1:35 AM ET 1996-09-27 05:35 UTC | 322 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Sep 26, 1996, 9:12 PM ET 1996-09-27 01:12 UTC | Sep 27, 1996, 12:36 AM ET 1996-09-27 04:36 UTC | 204 min |
| Total | Sep 26, 1996, 10:19 PM ET 1996-09-27 02:19 UTC | Sep 26, 1996, 11:29 PM ET 1996-09-27 03:29 UTC | 70 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, Sep 26, 1996, 10:54 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Aries: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around impulsive decisions, independence and new starts (Aries), with the Sun opposite in Libra. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 4°19′ Aries or Libra.
It is the Full Moon of September 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 September 27, 1996?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Sep 26, 1996, 10:54 PM ET (1996-09-27 02:54 UTC) at 4°19′ Aries.
Where is the September 27, 1996 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 322 min, partial (umbral) 204 min, total 70 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
4°19′ Aries on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Libra.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around impulsive decisions, independence and new starts (Aries), with the Sun opposite in Libra. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 4°19′ Aries or Libra.
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.