Total lunar eclipse of July 27, 2018
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Jul 27, 2018, 4:21 PM ET (2018-07-27 20:21 UTC) at 4°46′ Aquarius.
Past eclipse
Total lunar eclipse in ♒︎ Aquarius · South Node ☋︎ · 104 min of totality.
Not visible from the US. Seen from London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Sydney.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Fri, Jul 27, 4:21 PM EDT |
| Chicago | Fri, Jul 27, 3:21 PM CDT |
| Denver | Fri, Jul 27, 2:21 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Fri, Jul 27, 1:21 PM PDT |
| London | Fri, Jul 27, 9:21 PM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sat, Jul 28, 6:21 AM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Jul 27, 2018, 1:14 PM ET 2018-07-27 17:14 UTC | Jul 27, 2018, 7:28 PM ET 2018-07-27 23:28 UTC | 375 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Jul 27, 2018, 2:24 PM ET 2018-07-27 18:24 UTC | Jul 27, 2018, 6:19 PM ET 2018-07-27 22:19 UTC | 235 min |
| Total | Jul 27, 2018, 3:29 PM ET 2018-07-27 19:29 UTC | Jul 27, 2018, 5:13 PM ET 2018-07-27 21:13 UTC | 104 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Jul 27, 2018, 4:21 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Aquarius: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around friends, groups and future goals (Aquarius), with the Sun opposite in Leo. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Aquarius–Leo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 4°46′ Aquarius or Leo.
It is the Full Moon of July 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 July 27, 2018?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Jul 27, 2018, 4:21 PM ET (2018-07-27 20:21 UTC) at 4°46′ Aquarius.
Where is the July 27, 2018 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing 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?
No. It is not visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 375 min, partial (umbral) 235 min, total 104 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
4°46′ Aquarius on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Leo.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around friends, groups and future goals (Aquarius), with the Sun opposite in Leo. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Aquarius–Leo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 4°46′ Aquarius or Leo.
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.