Total lunar eclipse of December 10, 2011
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 10, 2011, 9:31 AM ET (2011-12-10 14:31 UTC) at 18°08′ Gemini.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♊︎ Gemini · South Node ☋︎ · 52 min of totality.
Visible from the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Sat, Dec 10, 9:31 AM EST |
| Chicago | Sat, Dec 10, 8:31 AM CST |
| Denver | Sat, Dec 10, 7:31 AM MST |
| Los Angeles | Sat, Dec 10, 6:31 AM PST |
| London | Sat, Dec 10, 2:31 PM GMT |
| Sydney | Sun, Dec 11, 1:31 AM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Dec 10, 2011, 6:33 AM ET 2011-12-10 11:33 UTC | Dec 10, 2011, 12:30 PM ET 2011-12-10 17:30 UTC | 357 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Dec 10, 2011, 7:45 AM ET 2011-12-10 12:45 UTC | Dec 10, 2011, 11:18 AM ET 2011-12-10 16:18 UTC | 213 min |
| Total | Dec 10, 2011, 9:05 AM ET 2011-12-10 14:05 UTC | Dec 10, 2011, 9:57 AM ET 2011-12-10 14:57 UTC | 52 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
In the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Dec 10, 2011, 9:31 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 18°08′ Gemini or Sagittarius.
It is the Full Moon of December 2011.
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 2011 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of December 10, 2011?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 10, 2011, 9:31 AM ET (2011-12-10 14:31 UTC) at 18°08′ Gemini.
Where is the December 10, 2011 eclipse visible?
In the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. 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 Los Angeles and Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 357 min, partial (umbral) 213 min, total 52 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
18°08′ 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 18°08′ 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.