Total lunar eclipse of April 15, 2014
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Apr 15, 2014, 3:45 AM ET (2014-04-15 07:45 UTC) at 25°18′ Libra.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra · North Node ☊︎ · 79 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, Apr 15, 3:45 AM EDT |
| Chicago | Tue, Apr 15, 2:45 AM CDT |
| Denver | Tue, Apr 15, 1:45 AM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Tue, Apr 15, 12:45 AM PDT |
| London | Tue, Apr 15, 8:45 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Tue, Apr 15, 5:45 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Apr 15, 2014, 12:53 AM ET 2014-04-15 04:53 UTC | Apr 15, 2014, 6:37 AM ET 2014-04-15 10:37 UTC | 345 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Apr 15, 2014, 1:57 AM ET 2014-04-15 05:57 UTC | Apr 15, 2014, 5:33 AM ET 2014-04-15 09:33 UTC | 215 min |
| Total | Apr 15, 2014, 3:06 AM ET 2014-04-15 07:06 UTC | Apr 15, 2014, 4:24 AM ET 2014-04-15 08:24 UTC | 79 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 Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Apr 15, 2014, 3:45 AM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Libra: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around partnerships, agreements and fairness (Libra), with the Sun opposite in Aries. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Libra–Aries axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 25°18′ Libra or Aries.
It is the Full Moon of April 2014.
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 2014 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of April 15, 2014?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Apr 15, 2014, 3:45 AM ET (2014-04-15 07:45 UTC) at 25°18′ Libra.
Where is the April 15, 2014 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo 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 New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 345 min, partial (umbral) 215 min, total 79 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
25°18′ Libra on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Aries.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around partnerships, agreements and fairness (Libra), with the Sun opposite in Aries. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Libra–Aries axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 25°18′ Libra or Aries.
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.