Total lunar eclipse of June 15, 2011
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Jun 15, 2011, 4:12 PM ET (2011-06-15 20:12 UTC) at 24°23′ Sagittarius.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♐︎ Sagittarius · North Node ☊︎ · 101 min of totality.
Not visible from the US. Seen from Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Sydney.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Wed, Jun 15, 4:12 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Wed, Jun 15, 3:12 PM CDT |
| Denver | Wed, Jun 15, 2:12 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Wed, Jun 15, 1:12 PM PDT |
| London | Wed, Jun 15, 9:12 PM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Thu, Jun 16, 6:12 AM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Jun 15, 2011, 1:24 PM ET 2011-06-15 17:24 UTC | Jun 15, 2011, 7:00 PM ET 2011-06-15 23:00 UTC | 337 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Jun 15, 2011, 2:22 PM ET 2011-06-15 18:22 UTC | Jun 15, 2011, 6:02 PM ET 2011-06-15 22:02 UTC | 220 min |
| Total | Jun 15, 2011, 3:22 PM ET 2011-06-15 19:22 UTC | Jun 15, 2011, 5:03 PM ET 2011-06-15 21:03 UTC | 101 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: Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Jun 15, 2011, 4:12 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Sagittarius: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around travel, education and beliefs (Sagittarius), with the Sun opposite in Gemini. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Sagittarius–Gemini axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°23′ Sagittarius or Gemini.
It is the Full Moon of June 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 June 15, 2011?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Jun 15, 2011, 4:12 PM ET (2011-06-15 20:12 UTC) at 24°23′ Sagittarius.
Where is the June 15, 2011 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing 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?
No. It is not visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 337 min, partial (umbral) 220 min, total 101 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
24°23′ Sagittarius on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Gemini.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around travel, education and beliefs (Sagittarius), with the Sun opposite in Gemini. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Sagittarius–Gemini axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°23′ Sagittarius or Gemini.
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.