Penumbral lunar eclipse of May 25, 2013
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at May 25, 2013, 12:10 AM ET (2013-05-25 04:10 UTC) at 3°59′ Sagittarius.
Past eclipse
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♐︎ Sagittarius · North Node ☊︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Sat, May 25, 12:10 AM EDT |
| Chicago | Fri, May 24, 11:10 PM CDT |
| Denver | Fri, May 24, 10:10 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Fri, May 24, 9:10 PM PDT |
| London | Sat, May 25, 5:10 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sat, May 25, 2:10 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | May 24, 2013, 11:51 PM ET 2013-05-25 03:51 UTC | May 25, 2013, 12:29 AM ET 2013-05-25 04:29 UTC | 38 min |
A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly; most people will not notice it.
Where to see it
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, Madrid and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, May 25, 2013, 12:10 AM ET.)
Penumbral 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 3°59′ Sagittarius or Gemini.
It is the Full Moon of May 2013.
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 2013 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the penumbral lunar eclipse of May 25, 2013?
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at May 25, 2013, 12:10 AM ET (2013-05-25 04:10 UTC) at 3°59′ Sagittarius.
Where is the May 25, 2013 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, Madrid and Lagos. 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 and Los Angeles.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 38 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
3°59′ 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 3°59′ 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.