Total lunar eclipse of January 31, 2018
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Jan 31, 2018, 8:29 AM ET (2018-01-31 13:29 UTC) at 11°39′ Leo.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♌︎ Leo · North Node ☊︎ · 77 min of totality.
Visible from the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Wed, Jan 31, 8:29 AM EST |
| Chicago | Wed, Jan 31, 7:29 AM CST |
| Denver | Wed, Jan 31, 6:29 AM MST |
| Los Angeles | Wed, Jan 31, 5:29 AM PST |
| London | Wed, Jan 31, 1:29 PM GMT |
| Sydney | Thu, Feb 1, 12:29 AM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Jan 31, 2018, 5:50 AM ET 2018-01-31 10:50 UTC | Jan 31, 2018, 11:08 AM ET 2018-01-31 16:08 UTC | 318 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Jan 31, 2018, 6:48 AM ET 2018-01-31 11:48 UTC | Jan 31, 2018, 10:11 AM ET 2018-01-31 15:11 UTC | 203 min |
| Total | Jan 31, 2018, 7:51 AM ET 2018-01-31 12:51 UTC | Jan 31, 2018, 9:08 AM ET 2018-01-31 14:08 UTC | 77 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
In the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Jan 31, 2018, 8:29 AM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Leo: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around creativity, romance and self-expression (Leo), with the Sun opposite in Aquarius. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Leo–Aquarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 11°39′ Leo or Aquarius.
It is the Full Moon of January 2018.
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 2018 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of January 31, 2018?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Jan 31, 2018, 8:29 AM ET (2018-01-31 13:29 UTC) at 11°39′ Leo.
Where is the January 31, 2018 eclipse visible?
In the US: Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mumbai, 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 Los Angeles and Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 318 min, partial (umbral) 203 min, total 77 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
11°39′ Leo on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Aquarius.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around creativity, romance and self-expression (Leo), with the Sun opposite in Aquarius. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Leo–Aquarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 11°39′ Leo or Aquarius.
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.