Total lunar eclipse of May 16, 2003
The total lunar eclipse peaks at May 15, 2003, 11:40 PM ET (2003-05-16 03:40 UTC) at 24°55′ Scorpio.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♏︎ Scorpio · South Node ☋︎ · 53 min of totality.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Thu, May 15, 11:40 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Thu, May 15, 10:40 PM CDT |
| Denver | Thu, May 15, 9:40 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Thu, May 15, 8:40 PM PDT |
| London | Fri, May 16, 4:40 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Fri, May 16, 1:40 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | May 15, 2003, 9:06 PM ET 2003-05-16 01:06 UTC | May 16, 2003, 2:13 AM ET 2003-05-16 06:13 UTC | 307 min |
| Partial (umbral) | May 15, 2003, 10:02 PM ET 2003-05-16 02:02 UTC | May 16, 2003, 1:17 AM ET 2003-05-16 05:17 UTC | 195 min |
| Total | May 15, 2003, 11:13 PM ET 2003-05-16 03:13 UTC | May 16, 2003, 12:06 AM ET 2003-05-16 04:06 UTC | 53 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 and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, May 15, 2003, 11:40 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Scorpio: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around shared money, secrets and emotional depth (Scorpio), with the Sun opposite in Taurus. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Scorpio–Taurus axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°55′ Scorpio or Taurus.
It is the Full Moon of May 2003.
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 2003 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of May 16, 2003?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at May 15, 2003, 11:40 PM ET (2003-05-16 03:40 UTC) at 24°55′ Scorpio.
Where is the May 16, 2003 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. 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 and Los Angeles.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 307 min, partial (umbral) 195 min, total 53 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
24°55′ Scorpio on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Taurus.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around shared money, secrets and emotional depth (Scorpio), with the Sun opposite in Taurus. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Scorpio–Taurus axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°55′ Scorpio or Taurus.
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.