Penumbral lunar eclipse of March 23, 2016
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Mar 23, 2016, 7:47 AM ET (2016-03-23 11:47 UTC) at 3°10′ Libra.
Past eclipse
Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♎︎ Libra · North Node ☊︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only.
Visible from the US: Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Wed, Mar 23, 7:47 AM EDT |
| Chicago | Wed, Mar 23, 6:47 AM CDT |
| Denver | Wed, Mar 23, 5:47 AM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Wed, Mar 23, 4:47 AM PDT |
| London | Wed, Mar 23, 11:47 AM GMT |
| Sydney | Wed, Mar 23, 10:47 PM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Mar 23, 2016, 5:39 AM ET 2016-03-23 09:39 UTC | Mar 23, 2016, 9:55 AM ET 2016-03-23 13:55 UTC | 256 min |
A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly; most people will not notice it.
Where to see it
In the US: Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Mar 23, 2016, 7:47 AM ET.)
Penumbral 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 3°10′ Libra or Aries.
It is the Full Moon of March 2016.
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 2016 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the penumbral lunar eclipse of March 23, 2016?
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Mar 23, 2016, 7:47 AM ET (2016-03-23 11:47 UTC) at 3°10′ Libra.
Where is the March 23, 2016 eclipse visible?
In the US: Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, 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 Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 256 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
3°10′ 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 3°10′ 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.