Total lunar eclipse of December 31, 2028
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 31, 2028, 11:51 AM ET (2028-12-31 16:51 UTC) at 10°35′ Cancer.
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Total lunar eclipse in ♋︎ Cancer · South Node ☋︎ · 72 min of totality.
Visible from the US: Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Sun, Dec 31, 11:51 AM EST |
| Chicago | Sun, Dec 31, 10:51 AM CST |
| Denver | Sun, Dec 31, 9:51 AM MST |
| Los Angeles | Sun, Dec 31, 8:51 AM PST |
| London | Sun, Dec 31, 4:51 PM GMT |
| Sydney | Mon, Jan 1, 3:51 AM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Dec 31, 2028, 9:03 AM ET 2028-12-31 14:03 UTC | Dec 31, 2028, 2:40 PM ET 2028-12-31 19:40 UTC | 337 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Dec 31, 2028, 10:07 AM ET 2028-12-31 15:07 UTC | Dec 31, 2028, 1:36 PM ET 2028-12-31 18:36 UTC | 209 min |
| Total | Dec 31, 2028, 11:15 AM ET 2028-12-31 16:15 UTC | Dec 31, 2028, 12:28 PM ET 2028-12-31 17:28 UTC | 72 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
In the US: Honolulu. Elsewhere: London, Cairo, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Dec 31, 2028, 11:51 AM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Cancer: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around home, family and old memories (Cancer), with the Sun opposite in Capricorn. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Cancer–Capricorn axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 10°35′ Cancer or Capricorn.
It is the Full Moon of December 2028: see the full Moon December 2028 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 2028 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of December 31, 2028?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 31, 2028, 11:51 AM ET (2028-12-31 16:51 UTC) at 10°35′ Cancer.
Where is the December 31, 2028 eclipse visible?
In the US: Honolulu. Elsewhere: London, Cairo, Dubai, 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 Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 337 min, partial (umbral) 209 min, total 72 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
10°35′ Cancer on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Capricorn.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around home, family and old memories (Cancer), with the Sun opposite in Capricorn. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Cancer–Capricorn axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 10°35′ Cancer or Capricorn.
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.