Penumbral lunar eclipse of October 18, 2013
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Oct 18, 2013, 7:50 PM ET (2013-10-18 23:50 UTC) at 25°52′ Aries.
Past eclipse
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♈︎ Aries · South Node ☋︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only.
Visible from the US: New York and Chicago.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Fri, Oct 18, 7:50 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Fri, Oct 18, 6:50 PM CDT |
| Denver | Fri, Oct 18, 5:50 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 18, 4:50 PM PDT |
| London | Sat, Oct 19, 12:50 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sat, Oct 19, 10:50 AM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Oct 18, 2013, 5:50 PM ET 2013-10-18 21:50 UTC | Oct 18, 2013, 9:50 PM ET 2013-10-19 01:50 UTC | 240 min |
A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly; most people will not notice it.
Where to see it
In the US: New York and Chicago. Elsewhere: São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai and Mumbai. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Oct 18, 2013, 7:50 PM ET.)
Penumbral lunar eclipse in Aries: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around impulsive decisions, independence and new starts (Aries), with the Sun opposite in Libra. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 25°52′ Aries or Libra.
It is the Full Moon of October 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 October 18, 2013?
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Oct 18, 2013, 7:50 PM ET (2013-10-18 23:50 UTC) at 25°52′ Aries.
Where is the October 18, 2013 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York and Chicago. Elsewhere: São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai and Mumbai. 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 and Chicago.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 240 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
25°52′ Aries on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Libra.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around impulsive decisions, independence and new starts (Aries), with the Sun opposite in Libra. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Aries–Libra axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 25°52′ Aries or Libra.
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.