Penumbral lunar eclipse of December 30, 2001
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 30, 2001, 5:29 AM ET (2001-12-30 10:29 UTC) at 8°41′ Cancer.
Past eclipse
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♋︎ Cancer · North Node ☊︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Sun, Dec 30, 5:29 AM EST |
| Chicago | Sun, Dec 30, 4:29 AM CST |
| Denver | Sun, Dec 30, 3:29 AM MST |
| Los Angeles | Sun, Dec 30, 2:29 AM PST |
| London | Sun, Dec 30, 10:29 AM GMT |
| Sydney | Sun, Dec 30, 9:29 PM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Dec 30, 2001, 3:27 AM ET 2001-12-30 08:27 UTC | Dec 30, 2001, 7:31 AM ET 2001-12-30 12:31 UTC | 244 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, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Dec 30, 2001, 5:29 AM ET.)
Penumbral lunar eclipse in Cancer: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around home, family and old memories (Cancer), with the Sun opposite in Capricorn. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Cancer–Capricorn axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 8°41′ Cancer or Capricorn.
It is the Full Moon of December 2001.
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 2001 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the penumbral lunar eclipse of December 30, 2001?
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 30, 2001, 5:29 AM ET (2001-12-30 10:29 UTC) at 8°41′ Cancer.
Where is the December 30, 2001 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, 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 New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 244 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
8°41′ Cancer on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Capricorn.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around home, family and old memories (Cancer), with the Sun opposite in Capricorn. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Cancer–Capricorn axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 8°41′ Cancer or Capricorn.
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.