Penumbral lunar eclipse of August 17, 2027
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 17, 2027, 3:13 AM ET (2027-08-17 07:13 UTC) at 24°04′ Aquarius.
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Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♒︎ Aquarius · North Node ☊︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Tue, Aug 17, 3:13 AM EDT |
| Chicago | Tue, Aug 17, 2:13 AM CDT |
| Denver | Tue, Aug 17, 1:13 AM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Tue, Aug 17, 12:13 AM PDT |
| London | Tue, Aug 17, 8:13 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Tue, Aug 17, 5:13 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Aug 17, 2027, 1:23 AM ET 2027-08-17 05:23 UTC | Aug 17, 2027, 5:03 AM ET 2027-08-17 09:03 UTC | 220 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, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City and São Paulo. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Aug 17, 2027, 3:13 AM ET.)
Penumbral 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 North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aquarius–Leo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°04′ Aquarius or Leo.
It is the Full Moon of August 2027: see the full Moon August 2027 for its void-of-course window and Moon name.
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 2027 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the penumbral lunar eclipse of August 17, 2027?
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 17, 2027, 3:13 AM ET (2027-08-17 07:13 UTC) at 24°04′ Aquarius.
Where is the August 17, 2027 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City and São Paulo. 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 220 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
24°04′ Aquarius on the tropical zodiac, near the North 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 North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Aquarius–Leo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 24°04′ 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.