Total lunar eclipse of October 28, 2004
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Oct 27, 2004, 11:04 PM ET (2004-10-28 03:04 UTC) at 5°01′ Taurus.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus · North Node ☊︎ · 81 min of totality.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Wed, Oct 27, 11:04 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Wed, Oct 27, 10:04 PM CDT |
| Denver | Wed, Oct 27, 9:04 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 27, 8:04 PM PDT |
| London | Thu, Oct 28, 4:04 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Thu, Oct 28, 1:04 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Oct 27, 2004, 8:06 PM ET 2004-10-28 00:06 UTC | Oct 28, 2004, 2:01 AM ET 2004-10-28 06:01 UTC | 354 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Oct 27, 2004, 9:14 PM ET 2004-10-28 01:14 UTC | Oct 28, 2004, 12:53 AM ET 2004-10-28 04:53 UTC | 219 min |
| Total | Oct 27, 2004, 10:23 PM ET 2004-10-28 02:23 UTC | Oct 27, 2004, 11:44 PM ET 2004-10-28 03:44 UTC | 81 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, Oct 27, 2004, 11:04 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Taurus: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around money, possessions and comfort (Taurus), with the Sun opposite in Scorpio. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 5°01′ Taurus or Scorpio.
It is the Full Moon of October 2004.
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 2004 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of October 28, 2004?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Oct 27, 2004, 11:04 PM ET (2004-10-28 03:04 UTC) at 5°01′ Taurus.
Where is the October 28, 2004 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 354 min, partial (umbral) 219 min, total 81 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
5°01′ Taurus on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Scorpio.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around money, possessions and comfort (Taurus), with the Sun opposite in Scorpio. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 5°01′ Taurus or Scorpio.
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.