Total lunar eclipse of December 21, 2010
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 21, 2010, 3:16 AM ET (2010-12-21 08:16 UTC) at 29°23′ Gemini.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♊︎ Gemini · South Node ☋︎ · 73 min of totality.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Tue, Dec 21, 3:16 AM EST |
| Chicago | Tue, Dec 21, 2:16 AM CST |
| Denver | Tue, Dec 21, 1:16 AM MST |
| Los Angeles | Tue, Dec 21, 12:16 AM PST |
| London | Tue, Dec 21, 8:16 AM GMT |
| Sydney | Tue, Dec 21, 7:16 PM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Dec 21, 2010, 12:29 AM ET 2010-12-21 05:29 UTC | Dec 21, 2010, 6:04 AM ET 2010-12-21 11:04 UTC | 336 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Dec 21, 2010, 1:32 AM ET 2010-12-21 06:32 UTC | Dec 21, 2010, 5:01 AM ET 2010-12-21 10:01 UTC | 209 min |
| Total | Dec 21, 2010, 2:40 AM ET 2010-12-21 07:40 UTC | Dec 21, 2010, 3:53 AM ET 2010-12-21 08:53 UTC | 73 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, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo and Tokyo. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Dec 21, 2010, 3:16 AM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Gemini: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around everyday communication, siblings and short trips (Gemini), with the Sun opposite in Sagittarius. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Gemini–Sagittarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 29°23′ Gemini or Sagittarius.
It is the Full Moon of December 2010.
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 2010 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of December 21, 2010?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 21, 2010, 3:16 AM ET (2010-12-21 08:16 UTC) at 29°23′ Gemini.
Where is the December 21, 2010 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo 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?
Yes, from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 336 min, partial (umbral) 209 min, total 73 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
29°23′ Gemini on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Sagittarius.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around everyday communication, siblings and short trips (Gemini), with the Sun opposite in Sagittarius. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Gemini–Sagittarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 29°23′ Gemini or Sagittarius.
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.