Penumbral lunar eclipse of August 6, 2009
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 5, 2009, 8:39 PM ET (2009-08-06 00:39 UTC) at 13°35′ Aquarius.
Past eclipse
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♒︎ Aquarius · North Node ☊︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only.
Visible from the US: New York.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Wed, Aug 5, 8:39 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Wed, Aug 5, 7:39 PM CDT |
| Denver | Wed, Aug 5, 6:39 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Wed, Aug 5, 5:39 PM PDT |
| London | Thu, Aug 6, 1:39 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Thu, Aug 6, 10:39 AM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Aug 5, 2009, 7:03 PM ET 2009-08-05 23:03 UTC | Aug 5, 2009, 10:14 PM ET 2009-08-06 02:14 UTC | 191 min |
A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly; most people will not notice it.
Where to see it
In the US: New York. Elsewhere: São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai and Mumbai. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Aug 5, 2009, 8:39 PM ET.)
Penumbral 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 13°35′ Aquarius or Leo.
It is the Full Moon of August 2009.
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 2009 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the penumbral lunar eclipse of August 6, 2009?
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 5, 2009, 8:39 PM ET (2009-08-06 00:39 UTC) at 13°35′ Aquarius.
Where is the August 6, 2009 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York. Elsewhere: São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai and Mumbai. 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.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 191 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
13°35′ 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 13°35′ 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.