Total lunar eclipse of February 21, 2008
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Feb 20, 2008, 10:26 PM ET (2008-02-21 03:26 UTC) at 1°50′ Virgo.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♍︎ Virgo · South Node ☋︎ · 51 min of totality.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Wed, Feb 20, 10:26 PM EST |
| Chicago | Wed, Feb 20, 9:26 PM CST |
| Denver | Wed, Feb 20, 8:26 PM MST |
| Los Angeles | Wed, Feb 20, 7:26 PM PST |
| London | Thu, Feb 21, 3:26 AM GMT |
| Sydney | Thu, Feb 21, 2:26 PM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Feb 20, 2008, 7:36 PM ET 2008-02-21 00:36 UTC | Feb 21, 2008, 1:15 AM ET 2008-02-21 06:15 UTC | 340 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Feb 20, 2008, 8:43 PM ET 2008-02-21 01:43 UTC | Feb 21, 2008, 12:09 AM ET 2008-02-21 05:09 UTC | 206 min |
| Total | Feb 20, 2008, 10:00 PM ET 2008-02-21 03:00 UTC | Feb 20, 2008, 10:51 PM ET 2008-02-21 03:51 UTC | 51 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, Feb 20, 2008, 10:26 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Virgo: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around work routines, health and details (Virgo), with the Sun opposite in Pisces. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Virgo–Pisces axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 1°50′ Virgo or Pisces.
It is the Full Moon of February 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 total lunar eclipse of February 21, 2008?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Feb 20, 2008, 10:26 PM ET (2008-02-21 03:26 UTC) at 1°50′ Virgo.
Where is the February 21, 2008 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 340 min, partial (umbral) 206 min, total 51 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
1°50′ Virgo on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Pisces.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around work routines, health and details (Virgo), with the Sun opposite in Pisces. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Virgo–Pisces axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 1°50′ Virgo or Pisces.
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.