Partial lunar eclipse of August 16, 2008
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 16, 2008, 5:10 PM ET (2008-08-16 21:10 UTC) at 24°18′ Aquarius.
Past eclipse
Partial lunar eclipse in ♒︎ Aquarius · North Node ☊︎ · 85% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow.
Not visible from the US. Seen from São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai and Beijing.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Sat, Aug 16, 5:10 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Sat, Aug 16, 4:10 PM CDT |
| Denver | Sat, Aug 16, 3:10 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Sat, Aug 16, 2:10 PM PDT |
| London | Sat, Aug 16, 10:10 PM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sun, Aug 17, 7:10 AM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Aug 16, 2008, 2:24 PM ET 2008-08-16 18:24 UTC | Aug 16, 2008, 7:55 PM ET 2008-08-16 23:55 UTC | 331 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Aug 16, 2008, 3:35 PM ET 2008-08-16 19:35 UTC | Aug 16, 2008, 6:44 PM ET 2008-08-16 22:44 UTC | 189 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai and Beijing. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Aug 16, 2008, 5:10 PM ET.)
Partial lunar eclipse in Aquarius: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around friends, groups and future goals (Aquarius), with the Sun opposite in Leo. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aquarius–Leo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°18′ Aquarius or Leo.
It is the Full Moon of August 2008.
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 2008 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the partial lunar eclipse of August 16, 2008?
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 16, 2008, 5:10 PM ET (2008-08-16 21:10 UTC) at 24°18′ Aquarius.
Where is the August 16, 2008 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai and Beijing. A lunar eclipse is visible from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time.
Can you see it from the United States?
No. It is not visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 331 min, partial (umbral) 189 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
24°18′ Aquarius on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Leo.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around friends, groups and future goals (Aquarius), with the Sun opposite in Leo. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aquarius–Leo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°18′ Aquarius or Leo.
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.