Partial lunar eclipse of December 31, 2009
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 31, 2009, 2:22 PM ET (2009-12-31 19:22 UTC) at 10°21′ Cancer.
Past eclipse
Partial lunar eclipse in ♋︎ Cancer · South Node ☋︎ · 3% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow.
Not visible from the US. Seen from London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Tokyo.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Thu, Dec 31, 2:22 PM EST |
| Chicago | Thu, Dec 31, 1:22 PM CST |
| Denver | Thu, Dec 31, 12:22 PM MST |
| Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 31, 11:22 AM PST |
| London | Thu, Dec 31, 7:22 PM GMT |
| Sydney | Fri, Jan 1, 6:22 AM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Dec 31, 2009, 12:16 PM ET 2009-12-31 17:16 UTC | Dec 31, 2009, 4:28 PM ET 2009-12-31 21:28 UTC | 252 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Dec 31, 2009, 1:51 PM ET 2009-12-31 18:51 UTC | Dec 31, 2009, 2:53 PM ET 2009-12-31 19:53 UTC | 62 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: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Tokyo. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Dec 31, 2009, 2:22 PM ET.)
Partial lunar eclipse in Cancer: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around home, family and old memories (Cancer), with the Sun opposite in Capricorn. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Cancer–Capricorn axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 10°21′ Cancer or Capricorn.
It is the Full Moon of December 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 partial lunar eclipse of December 31, 2009?
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 31, 2009, 2:22 PM ET (2009-12-31 19:22 UTC) at 10°21′ Cancer.
Where is the December 31, 2009 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Tokyo. 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 252 min, partial (umbral) 62 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
10°21′ Cancer on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Capricorn.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around home, family and old memories (Cancer), with the Sun opposite in Capricorn. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Cancer–Capricorn axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 10°21′ Cancer or Capricorn.
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.