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Penumbral lunar eclipse of July 5, 2020

The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Jul 5, 2020, 12:29 AM ET (2020-07-05 04:29 UTC) at 13°30′ Capricorn.

Past eclipse

Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♑︎ Capricorn · South Node ☋︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only.

Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.

Greatest eclipse in local time

PlaceLocal time
New YorkSun, Jul 5, 12:29 AM EDT
ChicagoSat, Jul 4, 11:29 PM CDT
DenverSat, Jul 4, 10:29 PM MDT
Los AngelesSat, Jul 4, 9:29 PM PDT
LondonSun, Jul 5, 5:29 AM GMT+1
SydneySun, Jul 5, 2:29 PM GMT+10

Eclipse stages

StageBeginsEndsLength
PenumbralJul 4, 2020, 11:06 PM ET
2020-07-05 03:06 UTC
Jul 5, 2020, 1:52 AM ET
2020-07-05 05:52 UTC
166 min

A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly; most people will not notice it.

Where to see it

In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, Madrid and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Jul 5, 2020, 12:29 AM ET.)

Penumbral lunar eclipse in Capricorn: astrology meaning

A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around career, authority and long-term plans (Capricorn), with the Sun opposite in Cancer. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Capricorn–Cancer axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 13°30′ Capricorn or Cancer.

It is the Full Moon of July 2020.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the penumbral lunar eclipse of July 5, 2020?

The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Jul 5, 2020, 12:29 AM ET (2020-07-05 04:29 UTC) at 13°30′ Capricorn.

Where is the July 5, 2020 eclipse visible?

In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, Madrid and Lagos. 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 and Los Angeles.

How long does it last?

Stages: penumbral 166 min.

What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?

13°30′ Capricorn on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Cancer.

What does this eclipse mean in astrology?

A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around career, authority and long-term plans (Capricorn), with the Sun opposite in Cancer. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Capricorn–Cancer axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 13°30′ Capricorn or Cancer.

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.